Valerie Deguzman

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2020

Stories (4)

4 Stories

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“Memories” by Valerie Deguzman

Submitted to Contest #51

I stood outside the burning wreckage, the heat from the fire, making me feel insufferably hot. Sirens wailed loudly, disturbing the usually quiet environment. They put the fire out, leaving only a burnt frame. As they left, they took three bags and brought me as well. After that, I don't remember what happened. *** The doors hissed open, and I stepped out onto the platform. It's been a long time since I've seen this sort of scenery in person. Trees lined the road, colorful and luscious, the hills were green waves in the distance,...

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“Simply A Stormy Day” by Valerie Deguzman

Submitted to Contest #49

The sky was raging, pouring buckets of water from the clouds and sending spine-rattling flashes of lightning. The atmosphere was gray, dampening the mood. A few minutes earlier, the sky had been clear and bright, usually signs of a beautiful day ahead. But the tables turned when the clouds rolled in and began pouring. Shoes clicked against the wet concrete as people rushed about to get to their destination as soon as possible, trying desperately to stay dry. The sudden change in weather was undoubtedly a surprise for Jesse Orr, who had be...

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“[Insert New Life Here]” by Valerie Deguzman

Submitted to Contest #47

You check the mail for what seemed to be the millionth time this morning. Again, no luck, it was once again junk mail from annoying sources. You groan in annoyance, taking another swig from your "You can do it!" mug of coffee. Heavy bags rested under your eyes, from the stress and lack of sleep. You stand up from your cushiony office chair and shuffle to the front door, picking up the mail and glancing at the source addresses. No luck from there either. It's already been six weeks, and you've heard nothing from the college about your applica...

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“A Pirate Writer's Quest” by Valerie Deguzman

Submitted to Contest #46

The sky is clear, birds are singing loudly, and the sun is shining brightly. It's a beautiful day for everyone, except for this writer. The sun makes the room hot and stuffy, the birds are irritating, and the bright sky makes it difficult to see the computer screen. None of these components were helping me focus. All it does is stack more frustration on top of my dread. By observing the empty document, unmoving text cursor, and defeated expression, you can tell that I'm suffering from a severe case of "Writer's Block." This mindset blocks th...

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