Sarah Baker

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2024

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“Ace of Hearts ” by Sarah Baker

Submitted to Contest #256

Has tennis champion Laia Wilson ever had a bad day in her life? When the question is directed at the press, the answer is a simple no.“She’s perfect!” A reporter might say.The reporter could be anyone.They might be a lady with crooked eyebrows, one who talks so fast that ten percent of her audience can’t understand her. Maybe a rapidly aging man who has trouble reading the telecaster, squinting his eyes because he’s one nervous laugh away from being fired.Who the reporter is doesn’t matter. Why? Because every other reporter out there, s...

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“Casual Cruelty ” by Sarah Baker

Submitted to Contest #255

A hand rests against my chest but I wish that it would punch me instead.No… I need something more effective than that. Knocking me out might be a good alternative.Anything to get me out of this situation.“This?” Jesse wags a finger in between our faces. “What are you talking about? We’re not dating.”Forget me getting punched. I might just kill this girl.“What?” I laugh, looking around the car with a shocked smile I can’t hold back. What is she even saying…? She must be joking. She’s talking as if she hasn’t been holding me in ...

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Author bio

Hi! I'm Sarah Baker, an undergraduate student attending UC Davis studying for a double major in Psychology and English, with a focus on creative writing. I'm new to Reedsy and I hold a strong passion for both reading and writing, so feel free to leave feedback or to reach out and chat! ᓚᘏᗢ ˚ ༘♡ ⋆｡˚