Sandra Moody

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2025

Stories (2)

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“A Journey and a Packing Case” by Sandra Moody

⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #286

Journeys and a Packing CaseMy mom left England when she was four on a great big passenger ship, Avila Star. German submarines sunk her on her return voyage only months later. But the Avila and her crew would give safe passage this one last time, escape from war for this family of five. My mom, at four years old, already had two younger siblings. It wouldn’t be a pleasure cruise, but the Germans were dropping bombs within ear shot of their home, shaking the timber and ravaging their farm fields. The shrieking sirens, wailing the children awak...

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“A Saturday Exploit” by Sandra Moody

Submitted to Contest #285

A Saturday Exploit I remember Saturday afternoons. They dangled like a carrot at the end of the school week—golden. Dad would be at work. Mom would be occupied with the littles. Saturday meant freedom.I had seven siblings, and I was blessed to be number five. The middle ones get the least attention which was the way we liked it. Me and my brother, the brother one up from me and number four, we were best friends. He had fun friends, too.The two of us, plus his friends, always meant adventure. Like the time we rode the swollen stream on a raft...

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Author bio

I'm a middle school history and English teacher, mom, and grandma trying my hand at writing!

Shortlisted 1 story ⭐️

Contest #286

A Journey and a Packing Case – read story