Sarah Jo

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Dec, 2023

Stories (4)

4 Stories

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“Breathe In, Breath Out” by Sarah Jo

Submitted to Contest #249

*Ding* *Ding* *Ding* *Ding* The sound of my phone rang like an alarm, but the one I had set for the morning had yet to go off. Ding ding ding ding ding The silvery chiming was incessant enough to wake me from the hibernation-like sleep I had fallen into after a bottle of red wine and hours of doomscrolling the night before. My eyelids were leaden and sore as I worked to pry them apart. Looking out the window, the sun hadn't even started cresting the city skyline my apartment overlooked, though the sky was turning a pinkish gray. Arms heav...

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“Hearts and Kisses” by Sarah Jo

Submitted to Contest #237

Valentine's Day was a silly day to have a first date. It'd been years since we went on it, but I specifically remember thinking that. I was 16, standing in front of my old wooden dresser. My foggy reflection stared back at me from the mirror as I dabbed on red lipstick beneath smudgy, black-lined eyes. I was bright, brimming with life.My dad had been in the family room. He was nestled into velvety orange couch cushions, sipping on a warming Budweiser. Scenes from an old Hawaii Five-0 rerun flashed across our small tube TV as I passed, giving...

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“A Prized Fly” by Sarah Jo

Submitted to Contest #236

The small bell tinked in my ear, and I found myself stepping into the familiar dark, dusty entrance of Lady Theresa's Antique Store. The chime seemed to pull me out of a trance, and I couldn't even remember why I decided to stop by in the first place. I had the sneaking suspicion that I should just leave. My head felt cloudy anyway. I heard the flu was going around. Perhaps I was coming down with...

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“Cooking For the Fates” by Sarah Jo

Submitted to Contest #228

The lines at the supermarket are always the worst part of shopping. I know, I know—but what about the lingerers or the ankle biters or the hummers? I can handle all of that because I have a certain amount of patience on retainer for my journey through the store.Do I still fight to tap the lady pursuing the produce on the shoulder because she’s standing in front of the oranges that I need? Absolutely. Do I want to scream, “It’s not staying in your body forever, just grab some damn apples!” Without a doubt, I do. That’s wh...

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Author bio

Hi! I have been writing off and on my whole life and have recently decided to be more intentional about it. So, the more helpful feedback other writers can provide me, the better! (and I'll work to do the same). Don't be fooled by my good grammar. Grammarly is my BFF, and I am not ashamed of that (haha). I enjoy writing avant-garde short stories that fall on the creepy side of things. When considering novel writing, my heart calls to slow-burn fantasy romance (my current WIP). Some of my other interests are plants, gardening, yoga, hiking, and reading! **Profile image credit: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/442267625908804864/