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Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2021
Submitted to Contest #100
* Content Warning: Alcohol * More than anything, she wanted to leave. She wanted to pack up, wave farewell, and disappear down that road. The highway stood with wide open arms, inviting anyone who wanted a quick getaway. She gazed bitterly out the window at the darkening sky. Hate bubbled up in her chest, waiting for anyone to walk through the door. As soon as they did, the anger would spill out, ambushing whoever was unfortunate enough to see her first. She had spent the day doing nothing, and everything. She had worked until her ...
Submitted to Contest #99
* Content Warning: Abuse * Someone behind me was lugging a large, pointed piece of wood. “Move ya big lump, this stupid decor ain’t easy to carry, jeez!”I sidestepped the thing as it almost collided with my head. “Hey!”He didn’t look back. I grasped my lapels and took a second to regain my composure. Then, I continued forward. I caught a glimpse of the set today. It looked like a carnival theme. Ironic. There was a bright, candy blue sky and slabs of wood painted like clouds. They swayed slightly, suspended by cords. An odd me...
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