Shannon Ambroson

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2024

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“Silent Connection” by Shannon Ambroson

Submitted to Contest #238

“I can’t believe we have to do this,” Allie huffed, tossing her phone into a bin labeled with her name on it. She grabbed the required headphones–earmuffs really–and moved through the queue. “It’s too far. If I make it through this I might just quit anyway.” Ginny, her coworker and best friend, rolled her eyes and she shuffled along, fidgeting with her headphones, trying to size them correctly. She tossed her phone into a bin as if it was on fire, smiling and sighing like she actually enjoyed keeping it distanced from her. “I think it’s nice...

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“The Date” by Shannon Ambroson

Submitted to Contest #237

“I’m not swiping left or right or up or down on that thing,” Bettie told her friend, shoving the phone back at her. “Dating like that is ridiculous. No one wants to get to know each other or find something lasting. It’s all hookups and hangups.” Her friend Shay kept swiping through the app. “Guys are so self-serving,” she reiterated. “Look at that one, he’s sooooo perfect looking. I bet he really just wants someone to do his laundry and tell him he’s amazing.” She peeked at the screen as Shay swiped. Brenton. “What kind of a name is Brent...

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Author bio

My background is in journalism, but my love of writing flows into poetry, blogging, freelancing, and most recently fiction and novels. I live outside Atlanta and laugh daily at my ADHD and family life.