V Lauria

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2022

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“Weather Permitting” by V Lauria

Submitted to Contest #193

I sat on the torn upholstery of the golden yellow chair. My back pressed against cardboard boxes and plastic containers. With each visit, the space on the chair became smaller and smaller. Soon there would be no space for me even though I was small.  I was alone. Mom and dad weren’t coming. Weather permitting was the refrain. Weather permitting.  Another night on the gold yellow chair. Grandma and Grandpa were fighting again. It was the toaster. It jammed and they would argue and try to bang on the lever until the toast pop...

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“A Guy Walks into a Bar but He is NOT a Joke!” by V Lauria

Submitted to Contest #192

Week One. She sits waiting . The bartender’s rough hands are gentle when he serves her. He flirts. She smiles. I have yet to stay long enough to find out whom she meets. I’m always called away. She keeps glancing at the massive glass doors, their gaudy gilt handles less function more form. A hint of self-doubt covers her face like the thinnest veil. Week Two. How does this end? How does this begin? Clients come and go. I despise my puppy dog expression when deals are left ajar. Some clients commit. Som...

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“Still Here” by V Lauria

Submitted to Contest #138

The church basement is dark.  The nursery school teacher asks if there are any questions.  My three year old hand shoots up.  She calls on me.  I might be the only one with my hand up.  My question is sincere and simple.  Why are you round like a planet?  The teacher has no verbal response.  She leaves the room as her assistant takes the helm.  I know something’s wrong with my question.  Still I’m disappointed to not have an answer. Give it all to Jesus is the sermon du jour.  I find J...

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