Valentina Nigrinis

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Oct, 2021

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3 Stories

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“Snowbound” by Valentina Nigrinis

Submitted to Contest #234

"My flight got canceled," I say, gripping the phone tightly, trying to sound bummed. I could hardly believe my luck. Will handed me a glass of wine. I silently mouthed thank you and took a sip of a magnificent 2018 Rkatsiteli. I heard my mom gasp, "Oh no, sweetie. Is it because of bad weather?""Yeah, it started snowing again last night and will keep snowing all day." I lean back in my seat and tuck my feet under me, watching the snowflakes pass by in a flurry. The glass wall in front of me feels cold to the touch, in stark contrast to t...

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“I promise” by Valentina Nigrinis

Submitted to Contest #230

I, Veronica, take you, Alejandro, to be my lawfully-wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, I promise to love and cherish you.I promise:I promise to fill your days with sunshine, and do everything in my power to ensure your daily happiness. -- Like when I learned the theme song of your favorite video game on the piano and played it for you on your birthday -- which you said was the best gift you’d ever received.I promise to be by your side, ...

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“My twinflame bruise” by Valentina Nigrinis

Submitted to Contest #120

CW: Death, grief, loss of a loved one.The stars no longer shine since you’ve been gone. They hide behind the clouds and twinkle faintly, like the fire in my heart, which sputters and dwindles. Your absence is more noticeable with each passing day. The bookshelves that once held your favorite books are now empty, and I no longer see your favorite mug lying around with a drag of coffee still in it. Your clothes I keep still, but they lie untouched in the bottom drawers, where I hope they will retain your scent.The nights are cold without you t...

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