Shaivi S.

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2021

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“Vibes” by Shaivi S.

4/3/2023Dear Me, This is humiliating. I cannot be forced to spend five minutes of my life filling a page with useless words, but Mrs. Cade believes that writing will aid in “releasing emotion in a tender way.” What a waste of time. But she’ll certainly be reading some of these never-to-be-sent letters, so I might as well get to it.4/4/2023Dear Maelyn, I wish there were words to describe you and your genuine stupidity, but that would be a miracle. Can yo...

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“Paper Violins” by Shaivi S.

Even the clouds churn with anticipation as the flock of musicians park their cars and race to the building, a scatter of raincoats and umbrellas bustling through the streets. There is only one evening of the year in which this orchestra’s esteemed reputation wrinkles, before a concertmaster must smother it over a handful of weeks after. City orchestras can be a nuisance. A timid smile paints Lucie’s lips as she greets each performer walking into the auditorium, but it doesn't quite reach her eyes. A blanket has been...

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“A Legend Untold” by Shaivi S.

여우.Yeou.Haneul couldn’t imagine what went through the minds of Yeou’s parents to name her something so vile. So accusing. Fox. As flattering as it is to have a human named after one’s own kind, Haneul could only imagine the poor girl growing up with eggs thrown at her head and people pushing her off swing sets. Whatever weird things bullies did in the 21st century.  Maybe foxes had finally lost their bad rep around town. People can change after centuries of ...

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“A Tide of Stars” by Shaivi S.

If only a camera could capture what a soul can. The campfire's blooming hues spill color over our faces, providing the only light we receive in the velvety night. The adults are sitting around a rickety, wooden bench near the tents, tangled up in a never-ending game of Uno Flip. I watch as the younger kids giggle amongst themselves, glad that our parents haven't noticed how time's racing ahead. A half-eaten large pizza is calling my name, but it's sitting too close to the adults for me to swing by without announcing my presence.

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“Amaranthine” by Shaivi S.

The stars are dim tonight. Not hidden, no, under the soft blanket of the clouds, but lusterless in the velvety night sky. Trapped in a ceaseless dark cage, they whisper for help, I conclude. As twilight bids farewell, I avert my gaze from the window, heavy thoughts blurring my vision. I stay huddled under my avalanche of covers, the coffee in my shaking hands left untouched. I know it's too sweet, anyway. If you h...

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“Silver Sunflowers” by Shaivi S.

TW: Death When I heard Mummy call me home for lunch, I felt a little twinge in my stomach. It wasn't because I was hungry, that sort of throb was more of a call, like a car honk from my stomach, telling me I needed food. This ache felt like a soft warning, like a black cat, scampering up the street. I've always heard those were bad luck. Or perhaps not.Something seemed wrong, but I couldn't explain it. Was this guilt? Sasha told me that guilt feels like a monster is scratching at my feelings, burying me from inside....

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Escapist through literature, contented through music. Is as curious for knowledge as a starved predator is famished. 🌹 Copyright © 2023 Shaivi S.- All Rights Reserved. Using content without written permission is prohibited.