Valerie Hewitt

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2020

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“The Lost and Found Brigade” by Valerie Hewitt

Submitted to Contest #215

Footsteps pounded on old wooden floors. A loud thump resounded as a body slammed into a wall. It let out a muffled wince. Another body came flying down from a set of stairs. “C’mon, Tyler, the Red Lady is right behind me! Get up, get up, get up.” The two boys scrambled out the front door, leaving it open. Moonlight spilled into the house, illuminating a pile of garbage from Tyler’s pocket. A mint, an iPhone, some lint. Silence reigned briefly. Then, out of a dark corner, a pocket calendar peered out. Lucy and Charlie Brown played football...

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“Two Days” by Valerie Hewitt

Submitted to Contest #42

Two days had never felt so long.  He looked at his phone again, third time in as many minutes and the millionth time today, then shoved it back in his pocket. Phones weren’t allowed on the warehouse floor and if the supervisor found it in his hand there would probably be a scolding or a write up, and he didn’t have the patience to deal with that.  He picked up a pallet with the forklift and lifted it high into the air, setting it on a shelf. The beeping of the machine and the chatter around him faded into the background. Why was sh...

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Author bio

I started writing when I was 10 and fell in love with how words can make you feel and experience another person's perspective. I love to travel, crochet adorable creatures, and watch Godzilla movies with my husband. I love feedback, so feel free to leave me some in the comments!