VICTORIA HALTON

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2022

Stories (6)

6 Stories

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“THE MESSAGE” by VICTORIA HALTON

Submitted to Contest #271

I had a steadfast stride as I climbed the concrete expanse known as the Detroit Bridge near downtown Cleveland. My every step agitates the heat causing dust plumes in my wake. I looked to the cloudless sky wondering where they are? Car exhaust rides the eastward winds as I head west of Cleveland. Luckily, the traffic is moderate but I welcome gushes of cooling air that gracefully touch my skin. The bridge is normally kept clean by the sanitation workers which is why I found it odd when I saw debris in my path. As I glare ahead at brown obje...

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“journey to self-acceptance” by VICTORIA HALTON

Submitted to Contest #255

In the labyrinthine streets of Whimsicality, where every shadow seemed to harbor a secret and every word danced on the tip of a tongue, lived Jack. Jack was a man of few words but countless thoughts, perpetually standing on the cusp of understanding an inside joke—the punchline of which was his very existence. Whimsicality was no ordinary town. It was a place spun from the threads of linguistic creativity, where metaphors bloomed in gardens and similes whispered from the wings of butterflies. The townsfolk conversed in puns, and double enten...

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“THE SLAVE ARTIST” by VICTORIA HALTON

Submitted to Contest #149

THE SLAVE ARTISTYou could see the years of service on the face of this strange man. Those years of true combatted wars and secrets that were pressed into his military attire. Even his walk as he escorted me down this old dimly lit hallway, spoke to the honor he exuded as a member of the military. I distinctly remember the lights were flickering as we came closer to the area I would soon be taken to. My mind frantically searches for answers to questions I didn’t even think of yet. The cold breeze draws out goosebumps from the foxholes of...

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“SURVIVAL” by VICTORIA HALTON

Submitted to Contest #149

SURVIVAL My eyes are opening up to the heat of sunlight shining in through the window on the right side of my bed. The warm touches are hitting my face and getting me ready for my daily routine. First, a full breakfast before working out. Next, a shower lasting at least thirty minutes or so. I never liked drying off with a towel. As I only enjoy letting the sun and air remove the water from my sun kissed skin. I reviewed my itinerary for the day. On the list is me taking care of business. As a young creative of course this means boring m...

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“Alone ” by VICTORIA HALTON

Submitted to Contest #146

ALONE Do you not fear being alone? Imagine dying and coming back to life. After saving the one you thought loved you As they left you to recover by yourself. Better yet Let's say it was 2 days after your 18th birthday. Looking at 5'o clock on your screen as you're sitting inside of the RTA bus stop. Waiting for the number 6 bus to come at 5:30. Feeling happy Because you're about to take another step forward in the right direction of life. Yor started the first year of college to be a chemical engineer after having early college courses sin...

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“THE UNKNOWN” by VICTORIA HALTON

Submitted to Contest #135

Walking across the Detroit Bridge on a sunny cloudless day. Heading west of Cleveland with moderate traffic passing by as the wind is gracefully touching my skin. Glaring ahead at some brown objects in the middle of the sidewalk, I began to approach them to get a better view. While stepping closer I noticed a Muslim woman striding ahead towards me wearing a black hijab and a red and black matching Islamic dress. Disguising her silhouette as I have known many Muslim women to do. Odds are we were trying to figure out the same point of curiosit...

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