Skylar Brooks

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2021

Stories (2)

2 Stories

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“The War Between Hope and Death” by Skylar Brooks

Submitted to Contest #98

( This story is about two young boys in World War 1 fighting for the British Army. I know it's not perfect and I tried my best to make everything accurate. It is a little long I got carried away. Trigger Warning because it does discuss darker things. I hope you enjoy! )I was a young boy, too young. My name was James. I had just had my 16th birthday when we had gotten news from father that a war had begun. My father was too old and frail to go fight for our country I knew I had to be the one to set up. The day I left my mum cried harder than ...

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“The Rounded Window of Opportunity ” by Skylar Brooks

Submitted to Contest #97

As the wind blew softly I took a deep breath sighing. A few stray strands of hair gently kissed my cheek. I looked onward out the rounded glass pane watching all of the small twinkles in the distance. I knew I needed to rest my weary eyes after the long journey to this new, but hopeful beginning. I had waited years to be able to move out to the country and start my own art studio. It was like a dream come true I thought smiling. As I thought about my new journey I listened to the distant soft gurgling creek, the small chatter of the crickets...

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Author bio

I've always been a daydreamer and a word person with a creative mind. I hope you can enjoy some of my writings!