Sarcastic Kate

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Nov, 2019

Stories (5)

5 Stories

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“The Final Act” by Sarcastic Kate

Submitted to Contest #123

The lights were blindingly bright as I looked down from the stage, but there was almost a part of me that could feel his presence in the audience... even with it being too dark in the theatre hall to distinguish faces, my soul could feel how close he was in proximity. My heart skipped a beat for a moment, without my consent, behaving erratically and unpredictably; get it together; I tell myself, don’t break character. I hit another well delivered line, executed with timing, poise, and passion. The audience gasping at my conviction. ...

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“The Coyotes” by Sarcastic Kate

Submitted to Contest #18

The twelve year old girl, barefoot, walked through the streets that evening alone. Her friend was supposed to meet her at Deflune Way but Jules ended up getting sick at the last minute. This is the first time she ever had to break the two-by-two rule that was put in place for their neighborhood. Always, always travel in twos. The sun set quickly on this side of town, as the layer of dust and smog that filled the skies welcomed darkness and invited it to descend earlier than intended. The buildings were all 5 stories at least, with 12 being t...

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“Red & Emerald” by Sarcastic Kate

Submitted to Contest #18

As she ran her hands over the various colors of fabrics, the vintage secondhand coat on the re-sale rack demanded her attention immediately; she had a knack for scouting all things that seemed like they were from another time and another place, but this bright red coat definitely was a score that felt transportive in its power. She stood in front of the full-length mirror and watched the trench-coat style jacket flow coyly past her knees. Yes, this was the find of the day for sure, she thought as she slipped back out of the jacket, returned ...

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“Stalling for Time” by Sarcastic Kate

Submitted to Contest #18

There’s easily 300 faces staring at me right now as I fumble nervously but discreetly through my empty pants pockets. At what point am I allowed to let the panic show?“The ring?” the preacher asks again, looking me in the eye as if eye contact is either going to anoint me with a miracle or by the grace of God dole out a lightning bolt to strike me for my transgression; either way, I can see I need to do something about this little, uhm, situation, and fast. “The ring!” I shout, stalling for time, “is the uh, the symbol of love. The lov...

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“"Into the Woods: Out of My Mind" ” by Sarcastic Kate

Submitted to Contest #16

“Cassie??! Where are you??! Cassie! Seriously, come on out! This isn’t funny anymore!” She trudged along on the newly fallen leaves, looking for any sign of her sister. Her dog, Maxine, close at her heels, “Go find Cassie, Max! Please!” the dog ran on ahead in the direction of the woods. “No, no. Anywhere but there…. Why, Cassie? You know better…” Jenny marched forward, begrudgingly, as if on her death march. The clouds, too, as if sharing her mood, shifted colors before her very eyes, coming together in harsh, dark, ominous...

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Author bio

Hi, my name is Kate. I was voted one of my state's best emerging poets for 2018 & 2019. I have an Etsy shop @ TheAsterArtistStore where I sell custom poetry and other artsy wares!