Shaia San

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2020

Stories (6)

6 Stories

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“Anger's Monologue...Kinda” by Shaia San

I am everywhere. And can be requested at any instant. I am like air, and just a little spark is needed to light me afire. If there is something akin to gasoline, a little something brewing under the surface; We are in for fireworks.A spectacular show. My partner slows me down at times though. He is such a bore. Always trying to subdue me, undermine me, bring some reasoning into the mix. “Why don’t you just take a few breaths and relax, think it through blah, blah, blah.Whispering some nonsense into their ears. I am not the bad one you ...

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“Ashes ” by Shaia San

The following story contains the themes surrounding death. Donna stood in the sand, watching as the ashes of her grandfather were poured into the rough sea. Disappearing in the wind and under the waves. All that was left of a mighty man dissolving as she watched. The sea seemed eager to take it and maybe he was eager to leave as well. No longer bound by the confines of this earth. She did not feel much sadness because she barely knew him and they did not see each other much. The wind brushed against her face and pulled her hair continu...

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“Vultures” by Shaia San

Submitted to Contest #102

Humans are vultures, they pick at everything. Mother always said so. Never trust anyone fully, give me 3 reasons why that was even an option. I study persons to pass the time, instead of actually paying attention to the lecture. Dr. Sadhu moves too quickly for me to be very honest. I just show up to see if I can learn anything at all. It’s a continuous loop of not learning and trying the exact thing again. Einstein’s definition of insanity. But then again I have never met anyone truly normal. Yet, people ostracize for minute reasons. If you ...

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“Anywhere But Here” by Shaia San

Submitted to Contest #96

“Why am I even here?!” Sad and guilty does not even begin to describe how I feel right now. It’s a chasm, a blackhole ready to consume me. I feel as though I did not exist until now. The pain is all that I remember. Any other memory is too vague and distant. I can’t eat nor sleep; it should be illegal to be like this. It’s so ironic, my situation. Our situation. I don’t think that any of us can really become whole or even recover. Discomfort, that’s another word that I would use. Everyone is uncomfortable here. At least they didn’t give me L...

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“Just Stick To The Plan” by Shaia San

Submitted to Contest #94

“Okay so the plan is to never admit to the fault. Just let them speculate.” This is what Jackie kept telling herself as she dug herself deeper and deeper into the mess. She was currently being probed by her school Principal who was threatening to bring her parents and the authorities into the situation. She had to avoid it at all costs. In her defence, she didn’t think that it would get this big. She just needed money and she was using her talents to get it. After all, sharing is caring. It’s not fair, being born poor. You don’t choose your ...

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“Mom's Readings” by Shaia San

Submitted to Contest #55

Here I am at my monthly tarot card reading done by my overzealous mother. She told me that it is my duty and responsibility as her daughter to support her as she has done the same for me over the years and naturally I have no argument for that. It’s actually not as strange nor as terrible as one would expect and she has improved drastically since our first meeting. She also loves to speak in parables like she is an actual sage. But let me not discredit her too much since she did get better. “ Do you have any te...

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Author bio

Hello all! Welcome to my page :) I rediscovered my love for writing during the pandemic. The reedsy prompts provide an excellent way to restart. Look forward to my weekly essays and hopefully you enjoy it as much as I love writing. I also have a short book of poetry called 'Catharsis' under my full name Shania Saunders. (You can copy and paste the link below to check it out.) https://www.amazon.com/Catharsis-Shania-Saunders-ebook/dp/B07CK8K4N8/ref=sr_1_12?dchild=1&keywords=catharsis+shania+saunders&qid=1598565283&sr=8-12.