Sofia Carlin

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Oct, 2019

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“An ordinary neighbour” by Sofia Carlin

Submitted to Contest #13

Taylor distrusted her neighbours. She lived on a quiet street in a middle-of-nowhere town, where you would be forgiven for thinking that people still popped over to their neighbours' house for a cup of sugar. However behind the vertical blinds and neatly trimmed hedges, simmered a mass of secrets and gossip. In an age where maintaining face was everything, nothing could be taken at face value in this town, not even Taylor herself. Taylor lived on a small street which led to a cul-de-sac. Being only 27 years old with short ringleted...

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“Grave Sight” by Sofia Carlin

Submitted to Contest #11

The once imposing stone monoliths now stood as mere bookmarks in the grass. As I entered the graveyard, I mused how 25 years could change ones' perspective significantly. I remembered feeling confused then, and empty, but now a sadness swelled from within my gut, erasing all trace of my smile. Memories of my last visit here came to mind: a pink ribbon, shiny shoes, a daisy chain... Unsettled I kept walking. Past the oldest tombs marked with lichen, as though they were contagious with grief, I kept walking. I kept walking until I stopped in t...

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