Shellie Kinard

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2024

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“Yes to the Dress” by Shellie Kinard

Submitted to Contest #264

Richard knew this was a bad idea the moment he walked through the entryway of Brides on Main. As the bell above him chimed to announce his arrival, the woman at the front desk gave him a quizzical look. Then, his sister Patricia walked in and her face cleared of confusion.  Ah, there’s the bride. He followed her glance and noticed that Patricia was already beaming. She was enjoying this way too much. After taking a cursory look around at the gowns on display, she strode up to the desk to check in for their appointment. “Hello and welcom...

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“Don't Wake Up” by Shellie Kinard

Submitted to Contest #260

Sonia woke with a start, heart racing, bed sheets damp with sweat and clinging to her skin. Her body was frozen in a state of sleep paralysis, but she was able to wriggle her fingers. Little by little, she worked feeling back into her limbs until she could roll onto her side. The harsh red light from the alarm clock on her nightstand temporarily blinded her, and she blinked to clear her vision. 3:47 a.m.  Another restless night. She rolled back over with a sigh and stared up at the ceiling. This time, the nightmare had started in the ...

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Author bio

I've been a reader for as long as I can remember, and it's my life's dream to be a published author someday. Some of my favorite genres are mysteries, historical fiction, and classic literature. My biggest fans so far are my mom and my orange tabby named Trigger. Happy to be here with all you fellow writers!