Sara Gonzalez-Rothi

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2024

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“Oathkeeper” by Sara Gonzalez-Rothi

Submitted to Contest #264

Seventh Heaven?One chilly hand over Carina’s mouth, the other over her own eyes, Michelle’s forehead resembled the bellows of an accordion. Add in the “Birthday Girl” tiara on top, and it was a bizarre scene.There, in the cramped and dusty underbelly below Michelle’s bunk beds, Carina felt her heart in her ears. “Lub-dub. Lub-dub, Lub-dub,” punctuated by thuds and wails from the hall.Assured that Carina comprehended her plea to get down and be quiet, Michelle drew her hand away from Carina’s face and to the bottom corner of the door. The doo...

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“Fade to Black” by Sara Gonzalez-Rothi

Submitted to Contest #263

“Last stitch, yeah?” Ella asked. Mum nodded. The fingers of her hands cramped as she looped her silver hook around and through the soft strand one last time. She handed the tiny technicolor coat over for inspection. “Well, I’d say you did it!” Ella’s forehead wrinkled a bit. “It’s quite lovely,” Mum assured. “Let’s try it on, shall we?” Mum tucked the garment under her left arm and walked to where the puppies slept. “Darling, Ella’s made you the perfect winter coat. Let’s give it a go.” She reached into the whelping pen and lifted a tiny ...

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