Sophie Maree

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Nov, 2022

Stories (2)

2 Stories

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“Everyone has a small business nowadays ” by Sophie Maree

⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #174

(contains swearing)A piece of advice: Keep your passion as a hobby. //What time?….. opens 9:00am…“Babe.”emails…coupon…“Babe.”A nudge pulls me up out of my dream.“You were talking again.” Quick check of phone. Painfully bright screen reads 5:42am“Sorry. I’ll get up.”“It’s too early, Jess.”I get up anyway. More time to work. It’s raining outside. I love when it rains because it makes me feel less guilty about staying home all day. Even though I’m technically at work. Check outside front door. No package. The boiling ke...

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“Pink Lipstick ” by Sophie Maree

Submitted to Contest #172

By the time he reaches the gas station, Jim would have to make a decision.Either I tell her, or I don’t.His cowboy boots kick up dirt as he trudges down the pathway, dust smoking behind him like the exhaust pipe on an old car. Exhaust... Exhausted... I am exhausted.He squints ahead, only a few more steps to the gas station. Or maybe it was further? Walking for hours on end was starting to screw with his mind. The heat wasn’t helping either.Why have I waited this long to tell her? if I do end up telling her that is.The smell of petrol cr...

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Author bio

Based in New Zealand, I'm a musician and writer who studied film at university, keen to get into the habit of daily writing! Comments are very appreciated

Shortlisted 1 story ⭐️

Contest #174

Everyone has a small business nowadays – read story