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Sonia So

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Dec, 2024

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Lord, Have Mercy

Sonia So

In the electrified metropolis of Lamtinaland, where towering skyscrapers grazed the horizon and technology buzzed in every aspect of life, Emma Lockhart stood as a journalist driven by a deep sense of responsibility. Guided by her Christian faith and commitment to humanity, Emma’s reporting shed light on stories of resilience in a city vibrating with contrasts: wealth and poverty, innovation and inequality. Her intentions, though noble, would lead her down a tumultuous path of consequence and redemption.The story began with Rebecca Yuan, a d...

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Into The Fire

Sonia So

Submitted to Contest #297

People called me Christopher Tam, and I always thought of myself as an ordinary guy. If you asked me, I’d tell you I wasn’t much to look at—plain, unremarkable—a face easily lost among the crowd. My features rarely attracted attention, and the mirror often reflected someone so nondescript that I sometimes wished it didn’t reflect anything at all. I buried myself in routine: chasing quotas as a salesman for semi-manufactured computer chips. Numbers were safer than emotions. The back-to-back schedule of work comforted me—not because I loved it...

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Just Another Believer

Sonia So

Submitted to Contest #296

In 1978, nestled against the shadowy curves of Whispering Mountain lies Orchid Hollow, a rural village steeped in crimson devotion. The homes are small and weathered, yet almost every one is unified by a shared icon: Chairman Lian, the national savior. His portrait, framed in delicate wood and lacquered in shades of vermillion, adorns living room walls like a shrine to a deity. With piercing eyes and a majestic green shirt, his image watches over families as they whisper prayers for guidance and strength. Mei Mei, a young girl left in her gr...

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A Murder Is Announced

Sonia So

Submitted to Contest #295

Late one evening in Yulin, Guangxi, a cryptic announcement appears across social media and local news outlets: “A murder is announced: June 21st, 8 PM. Location: X Street. Supporters are encouraged to attend.” The chilling message spreads like wildfire, sending waves of fear and curiosity throughout the city. For some, it’s a macabre invitation; for others, it's a silent threat. But for one man, it feels like destiny—a grotesque alignment of his darkest desire. In a shadowed tea shop along the bustling X Street, Gregory Hales sits alone at a...

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Vivian García The Oscar Best Actress

Sonia So

Submitted to Contest #294

The room shimmers with a golden glow as the grand Oscars stage commands the world’s attention. Applause bursts like waves through the theater. Vivian García’s heart pounds against her chest, her body frozen in disbelief. She hears her name ring through the air—Ariana Grande, radiant in a gown fit for the stars, calls it again. “And the Oscar goes to… Vivian García!”A Lifetime Condensed into a MomentAt 45, Vivian sits motionless amidst Hollywood’s elite, her face a canvas of shock and raw emotion. Tears fill her eyes as the sound of her name ...

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A Rose Is A Rose, With Or Without A Prince

Sonia So

Submitted to Contest #293

Florence Wiseht reclined into the sumptuous leather seat of the private jet as the engines roared to life, heralding the start of her odyssey. Beyond the window, the golden rays of the setting sun sprawled across the airport tarmac like a warm embrace. While the world bustled around her, Florence remained in her own serene bubble, lost in contemplation, her fingers gently caressing the dog-eared copy of The Little Prince that lay on the tray table. The book, tattered from years of companionship, had been her steadfast anchor since childhood....

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Is Black A Colour?

Sonia So

Submitted to Contest #292

Based On Real Events & The Latest Accounts Of The Hiroshima Bomb Survivors It’s August 6th, 1945. In Hiroshima, the morning unfolds with deceptive tranquility. I am Eriko, fifteen years old, weaving through this ordinary day with a mix of youthful resolve and an aching dread I work hard to suppress. My long black hair falls in two haphazard braids, a childhood habit I somehow cling to. I wear a faded pastel kimono, once adorned with vibrant cherry blossom patterns, now ghostly outlines of what they used to be. But such details are trivi...

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Team Dragon

Sonia So

Submitted to Contest #291

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a disease in which the heart muscle becomes thickened, also called hypertrophied. The thickened heart muscle can make it harder for the heart to pump blood. Many people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy don't realize they have it. That's because they have few, if any, symptoms.In the dim and somber light of dawn, the weathered glass of our breakfast table catches the muted amber glow of the rising sun. Its feeble attempt to pierce the worn surface mirrors the weight of my thoughts like light straining...

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Tom The Trainman And A Bear

Sonia So

Tom is a homebody who rarely steps outside. His profession as an AIprogrammer enables him to work from home, allowing him to evade socialinteractions—the scenario he fervently avoids. As a confidentintrovert, Tom finds comfort in his solitude. Tom considers himself to be the quintessential "Homebody" and wearsthat label with pride. Interestingly, in the Far East, an ITenthusiast, often referred to as a "nerd," might be called a"Trainman." Originating from a Japanese movie, this term is well-knownin countries such as Japan, Taiwan, and Hong K...

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The Double Life of The Another Veronique

Sonia So

Submitted to Contest #289

Room available in a Kreuzberg flat that resonates with artistic spirit. Short-term or long-term. Creative souls will discover their inspiration here. Call Veronika Whitmore—curator curiosity takes hold as the ad leaps off the page, painted with phrases that stir the imagination. "I'm Sonia," I remind myself, entranced by an ad that feels less like a rental listing and more like an invitation to a story. The term "creative souls" is woven through the description, its allure magnetic, suggesting a space where inspiration breathes and ideas unf...

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My Dearest Jane

Sonia So

Submitted to Contest #286

In a quaint café, where the air was thick with the intoxicating aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the sweet temptation of pastries beckoned from the display, William found himself seated across from Jane. His heart, a heavy vessel brimming with emotion, swelled as he took in the delicate contours of her beauty. The world around them buzzed with laughter and the soft clinking of cups, yet for him, time seemed to bend, rendering everything else a mere blur. Jane, a radiant embodiment of warmth and grace, had always captivated him; her long, c...

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The Lily Under the Umbrella

Sonia So

Submitted to Contest #285

In the shadowy alleys of 1950s Hong Kong, where the air hangs heavy with the scent of frying oil and unfulfilled dreams, David exists as a mere cog in the relentless machinery of a bustling Chinese eatery. A man in his late twenties, David possesses a sturdy frame and an unassuming demeanor, with tousled dark hair that often falls into his eyes. His work-worn hands tell the story of a life spent in labor, yet there is a sensitivity to him that sets him apart from his surroundings. His deep-set eyes, a rich brown, reflect both determination a...

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The Umbrella Brigade

Sonia So

Submitted to Contest #281

The Umbrella Brigade Picture this: Mei Mei and Leslie step out of their tent, and suddenly, the world bursts into a riot of color. Rain falls gently, hinting at the chaos that’s about to unfold. They raise their umbrellas high, determined guardians against the encroaching silence that surrounds them. That day, September 28, 2014—how vividly it remains in their minds! The movement erupted like a living, breathing thing, fueled by the dreams of countless souls. Students emerged, fierce and resolute, their faces aglow with urgency, ready to cha...

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She Digs, He Digs

Sonia So

Submitted to Contest #280

“She Digs, He Digs” In the nightclub's oppressive embrace nestled in the heart of Paris, the air swells with a stifling weight, as discordant music pulsates with a mocking rhythm—Kanye West’s “Gold Digger,” featuring Jamie Foxx. The lyrics twist and turn like a desperate plea, their shadows capering erratically as if ensnared in an infinite maze, echoing through the dimly lit space. I, Hugo, meander through these serpentine streets of Montmartre, a fragile insect caught in a tempest, a forsaken soul clutching a nearly empty bottle, spinning ...

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