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Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2020
Submitted to Contest #92
The sky seemed bright, too bright, a sharp contrast to the grounds. Hendrix quickly looked up and away. The sun was flickering, and she had hurt her eyes. Reflexively, she shut her eyes tight and moved under the shade. Even then, she could see the blazing lights of the sun against her eyelids. *** A few hours ago Professor Hendrix sat in her room with all four fingers curled around a cup of instant pumpkin spice coffee. Her features appeared fixed and stoic while her hands and eyes moved at a rapid pace, continuously workin...
Submitted to Contest #43
A few people gazed curiously at the funky-looking girl with bright yellow hair. Unknowing of others, she was laughing with carefree exuberance as she got off the roller coaster.“Mom, that was so much fun!” Anna exclaimed, wanting to get on it again. “Yeah? You sure didn’t think that in the middle of the ride, your hair was completely black with fear.” Benjamin, her brother, said. “You’re one to talk, Mr. Squealy Pants.” She retorted childishly, but there was a hint of underlying apprehension in her tone. Had her hair turned bl...
Submitted to Contest #41
‘Once upon a time’ is a very cliché start to a story, but here we are. Once upon a time, Dale went on a journey to save His Majesty, the King. Dale used to spend most of his days with his brother, Gabe, and some of his friends. Sometimes, his Mistress, Princess Consuela, would take him for a stroll and to important meetings since Dale was the strongest, most good looking and most reliable of his kind. Dale’s father was the King’s favourite as he, like Dale, was mighty and loyal to the core. In a war thirteen years ago, Dale’s fath...
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