Shuari Naidoo

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2020

Stories (2)

2 Stories

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“The Dusty Roads” by Shuari Naidoo

Submitted to Contest #59

The buildings slowly blurred into unrecognisable blobs; smooshing against each other like an abstract painting. The exhaust roared, springing the car to life. The wheels rolled forward trying to escape years of unimaginable torture. Make-up smeared across my hands in a palette of different shades. Bright pink lipstick and flawless foundation outlined the image of what the world wanted to see. Mother always taught me a full face of make-up is one to face good and bad. She whispered this to me a long time ago as we rocked on the overcrow...

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“The crimson flower ” by Shuari Naidoo

Submitted to Contest #55

Crimson sinks into the musty carpet forming the shape of a drooping flower. The metallic smell of the floor wafts in the air. He feels her head rub against his neck affectionately. Her greasy hair brushes against his cheek. His cheek goes bright red as he fidgets with the weapon in his hand. Figures are spewed in the flower positioned as if they were reaching for someone. He marvels at how what was alive is now in the past."It was for the best," she coos kissing his burning cheek.She is still in her temporary gown. What was neatly ironed is ...

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