Theresa Stefaniak

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2021

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“The Birthday Suit” by Theresa Stefaniak

Submitted to Contest #88

Long ago and faraway, there was a flourishing kingdom at the center of a prosperous empire. Every year, on the Emperor’s birthday, the capital city threw a festival. It began with grand parade marching from his castle to the coast. Elephants marched through the town square, followed by fan dancers, drummers, and fire eaters. Musicians played from morning until nightfall, and everyone was invited to dance. It ended all ended at a large bonfire and a feast large enough to feed the whole city and then some. T...

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“Le Mot Juste” by Theresa Stefaniak

Submitted to Contest #88

Prince Gilliam paced, calculating his odds. Based on what little of the sky he could see, it was dusk. Ten hours until sunrise and his trial. Two guards, armed with swords stood outside his door, another two at the door on the tower’s first floor landing, and nearly half a mile of stairs between each door. Four armed guards patrolled the ground floor. His only way out was through the front gate, past stablemen, two more guards, and whoever might be out for a stroll in the castle courtyard. His main sword training was holding one in portraits...

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“The Long Drive” by Theresa Stefaniak

Submitted to Contest #76

“Nnnmm? . . .” “What, babe?” “I didn’t say anything.” “You said, like, ‘hmm?’” “Wasn’t me. So—damn it! She’s awake!” “Nnnmm? Hnnh!” “That tranquilizer was supposed to knock her out for the night.” “Yeah, but when she elbowed me in the nose, I accidentally pushed down on the—Eyes on the road, babe!” “Mrmmph? Hrnuhmmph!” “Miss Avery, right? Sorry. I’m sure you’re confused and there’s a lot going on but – hey! – look I understand why you – hey, cut that out! Stop!” “HMMPH!” “Hey! Seriously! You’ll make us crash!” “That’s what she’s trying to do...

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