Severine Desrosiers

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2020

Stories (3)

3 Stories

49 karma pts

?

“Beneath the laughter” by Severine Desrosiers

Submitted to Contest #252

Aiden leaned back into his chair, nursing a beer as he listened to his friend’s banter. They were seated around their usual table in their favorite bar; A dimly lit dive smelling of stale cigarettes and spilled alcohol. Clinging classes and laughter usually filled the air but tonight, the conversation had a sharper edge.“So, Aiden,” Mike said, a smirk playing on his lips. “What’s this I hear about you and Emily? You’re going soft on us man.” Aiden’s jaw tightened, but he forced a casual smile. “What are you talking about?” “He didn’t st...

6 comments 6
Read story

“Numb” by Severine Desrosiers

Shortly after we got married, David stopped going clubbing or to the gym with friends. He went to class and came back to the apartment, focusing all his time and energy on us. He asked me to move into his apartment, but instead, I moved a large portion of my clothes and all my makeup and called it a day. For a while, I didn't mind his new behavior. Although I knew he expected me to do the same, I wasn't ready to do that...

2 comments 2
Read story

“No time for goodbyes” by Severine Desrosiers

Submitted to Contest #44

I got my suitcase zipped up and ready. Precious, my best friend, stopped by one last time to give me a very long hug goodbye. I dragged my suitcase downstairs and dad told me to be careful; it was super heavy, but I didn’t care, I would not be carrying it around, boys would help me I assumed. He starting putting my things in the car before calling me over to give me $500 in cash. ‘Good luck out there kiddo; I’m sorry it came to this.’ He said with sad eyes. I had never seen him like this before, I guess there was a first time for eve...

2 comments 2
Read story

Author bio

Severine Desrosiers has not written a bio yet!