Sue M

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Nov, 2019

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10 Stories

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“Ghostly Memories” by Sue M

Submitted to Contest #65

Levi pulled a black shirt from his closet, black jeans from the laundry basket and a pair of mismatched black socks from an assorted pile of things behind the bedroom door. After getting dressed, he slipped on a pair of black sneakers and put on a black baseball cap that he decorated with two felt triangles to look like ears.This will have to do, Levi thought.Since early February, Levi startled when he looked in the mirror. After taking a few seconds to compose himself, he drew whiskers onto his face using a piece of coal from the barbeque g...

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“"Time for a Change"” by Sue M

Submitted to Contest #58

“Time for a Change” ***(see below)TEAM MEETING: October 30, 2020A red barn, located in an isolated area of the Blue Ridge Mountains, was large enough to hold 51 Team Leaders and two top officials. Use of masks and social distancing were required. Meetings were held there only if critical information needed to be shared among all involved. There was no access to any form of electronic communication, and lighting was powered by a generator.“In a few days, what we are enduring as a nation, will be a memory,” announced General Miller.The se...

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“"Where there is Love..."” by Sue M

Submitted to Contest #52

  I’d never been to a wake before, until today. My parents made me stand next to them in the receiving line for two hours, as one person after another stopped, shook my hand and said how sorry they were. I didn’t want to ‘receive’ their condolences, or anything else for that matter. I just wanted to run away, as fast and as far as I could.   When the torture was finally over, I was allowed to escape to the silence of my room. I laid down on the bed, closed my eyes and wondered: Is this what it felt like Jacob? You were laying on a ...

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“THE KEY TO THE CASTLE” by Sue M

Submitted to Contest #46

PROLOGUEMary walked away from the freshly dug grave, making sure to avoid stepping on the resting places of the dead as she headed to her car. Once inside, she stared out over acres of well-manicured headstones, wondering what it might be like when her time came. A knock on the window jolted her back to reality, as her cousin motioned to roll down the glass.“Mary, would you like to join the rest of us for lunch?” asked Marc.“Thanks, but I need to be alone for a while,” she responded.“If you change your mind, we’ll be at the diner,” Marc...

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“Lesson Learned” by Sue M

Submitted to Contest #41

 I was going stir crazy! Day after day, confined in a small space. Whenever I had the chance, I peeked outside to see if it was sunny or rainy, to watch the leaves fall or listen to the crickets. I didn’t understand why I had to stay in, and after what felt like weeks, decided to run away. So, one night, I packed everything I could carry on my back, and when I was sure everyone was asleep, I quietly, and ever so slowly, inched along so I wouldn’t get caught. I did my best to avoid leaving a trail, but I was more concerned about bei...

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“The Chosen Gift” by Sue M

Submitted to Contest #38

I always dream about being on Broadway, going to the moon, exploring the Alaskan wilderness, hiking the Appalachian trail, climbing to the top of Mount Everest and hundreds of other adventures. Of course, I don't venture too far from home, since getting around in my wheelchair limits my excursions. I was told I had an accident when I was seven, which paralyzed me from the waist down, but I don’t remember it. I also have no memory of life before I became tethered to this chair. Apparently, I loved running, playing tag with my sister...

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“"Justice Prevails"” by Sue M

Submitted to Contest #24

“Justice Prevails” The powerful roar of the crowd was so intense, no one heard the explosion. All eyes were on the ball flying over the center field wall. A rookie short stop clinched the World Series for a team that started the season in last place.  As celebrations broke out on and off the field and fireworks filled the sky, a rapidly spreading catastrophe escalated behind-the-scenes.  It didn’t take long for an army of state and local police, sheriff’s departments, firefighters, military personnel, FBI officers, EMTs, ...

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“"The Empty Place at the Table"” by Sue M

Submitted to Contest #17

"The Empty Place at the Table" “We’ve never had such a beautiful Thanksgiving table," said Marsha.“You say that every year,” Mike responded with a smile.“But this year is different,” she answered, glancing over at the photo of their son Mark.“You’re right,” said Mike. “This is the first year he won’t be here.”“Well, maybe not in person, but certainly in spirit. I made sure to set a place for him right beside me,” Marsha said quietly, as a tear rolled down her cheek.Their heartfelt conversation was interrupted by a ruckus in the driveway...

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“The Power of Music” by Sue M

Submitted to Contest #15

 The Power of Music  The crowd was on its feet and the music hall reverberated with the roar of applause, whistles and screams of adoring fans. The sound was deafening, as it echoed from wall to wall, which seemed to encourage everyone to get louder. Devyn had just finished an incredible rendition of “Imagine”, with the utmost respect to John Lennon.  The band motioned for the audience to maintain their excitement and smiled along with the rest, while Devyn wiped away a steady stream of tears. While doing h...

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“Coincidence?” by Sue M

Submitted to Contest #13

Coincidence? All I heard was, “
 going to die
”Beads of sweat erupted and slowly trickled down my body. All I could see was a coffin being lowered into the ground and a cardinal watching from his perch in a maple tree. As I stood up, the doctor handed me an envelope before I could escape into what was left of the afternoon. It was August 17th, two weeks before my 36th birthday. I didn’t even know if I was going to make it that long. Either way, I had a lot to think about, so I tucked the envelope into my back pocket and hustled dow...

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