Stella Nygren

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2020

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“Within the Storm” by Stella Nygren

I couldn’t tell if the noise was thunder or a gun, ringing in the halls as I ran towards the stairwell. Footsteps pounded behind me and I could tell they weren’t slowing. Gripping the railing, I pulled myself up the stairs and pushed against the door, hoping the rust would give way. I was shocked when it opened so easily. Once I was out on the roof I ran towards the door and grabbed the knob trying to turn it. I felt with my fingers and noticed the lock was gone, taken off. I thought as I turned around to look while trying to find another wa...

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“Six O'clock ” by Stella Nygren

Submitted to Contest #50

I stood in front of  the mirror and stared at myself. Then turned on the water to wash off my makeup. I started to reapply it, hoping it would look better.  Tonight had to be… well, perfect. If anything went wrong, I could lose my job, and my house. Then I'd have to move back in with my aunt, and have to listen to her tell me, "I told you so, Alora!"  My hand slipped as I put more weight on it. The old dried soap on the sink was made slick and cause me to make a large jagged line of mascara going up my forehead and into my hai...

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