Wisteria 4001

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Sep, 2020

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54 Stories

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“£220” by Wisteria 4001

Laurie“Rynn, wait up,” Jess says, running down the corridor. I pause for a second. I’ve never been called Rynn since Year 8. I just became Laurie one day, all of a sudden. Rynn the defender, I used to be. I look at Jess. She was always striker, still is, poacher or defensive forward, absolute menace on the pitch. She stuck with the football. She’s been at it since Year 7, and God she’s grown. I’m so proud of her, how far she’s come. I dropped it the minute I could. I don't really want to see her, as I turn out of th...

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“Trust ” by Wisteria 4001

CW: Light Alcohol Use, Strong Language “Kit, come on,” Ollie says, running into the kitchen. “It’s just a test score.” “Ollie, I have my mocks in a week,” I say, holding out the paper. Señora Lopez is incredibly liberal with her marking. “My prediction is 4.” “Is that bad?” “A 4 won’t get me into any sixth form near here.” “O...

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“Three Pints and Fireworks” by Wisteria 4001

CW: Death & Violent Themes, Suicide Themes, Substance Abuse, Strong LanguageJuliaMy heart is pounding. Charlie sets his drink down, staring at the corpse lying feet away from us. I turn to him, laying two fingers against her neck.Nothing.I try her wrist, her other wrist, her chest, I hold my head over her nose, scraping to hear, to feel anything.Nothing. She’s dead.

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“Guardian” by Wisteria 4001

CW: Homophobia & Homophobic Language, Discrimination, Cursing, Mentions of Death & Substance Abuse“So you’re breaking up?” Cara asks as I try to stomach another bite of salmon. The potato turns to mush in my mouth. “Your mum and I are splitting up, yes.”I stare into Mum’s eyes. She stares back. She’s still in her office clothes. I’m still in my uniform. “Permanently?” Cara asks. Sh...

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“Tesco's Own Brand ” by Wisteria 4001

I look down at my DMs. OK, they’re not DMs, but they’re basically the same, just £15 off Shein. I focus on them, and I don’t look up.I know what to do.This is me pretending I’m not drinking tonight. The more I say it, the more I'll believe it. We've been here - sober - for so long. And we're making it to two years. A lifetime. The sooner I can get there the better. I take my jacket off, roll up the sleeves of my shirt.It makes my muscles look bigger.I’m moving towards...

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“Milk and Sugar ” by Wisteria 4001

The kettle sounds from the kitchen, tightening this small space in the living room, collapsing the walls in on itself. I think it’s raining, but we haven’t pulled the blinds up yet. I mean, of course it’s raining, it’s 8AM in October in Dublin. I look at Jess. My step mum, Jess. My step mum Jess, who I’ve only lived with for half a year. My step mum, Jess, who I’ve only lived with for half a year, and is marrying my dad next August. My step mum, Jess, who I’ve only lived with for half a year, ...

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“To Pu Dance Ek Moi? ” by Wisteria 4001

To Pu Dance Ek Moi?A Queer Mauritian Vignette by Ana GovindasamyThe cat who sits on the dock isn’t here yet. I check my watch. It’s only 7AM. He doesn’t come until 8. I’ve named him Snapper, because that seems to be the only fish he likes. I turn my head back to my curry, mopping up the last of the lentils with my rice. I bring the metal cup to my lips, savouring the cool water on my lips. “Anisah!” A voice yells, a...

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“Betrayal” by Wisteria 4001

BetrayalA Science Fiction Short Story by Ana Govindasamy “I promise I won’t betray you this time.” Myla says, resetting her sword. I take my helmet off for a second, turning to the mirror behind me. If this had been a real battle, I’d be dead, or knocked out or bleeding out at the very least. I turn around, checking my suit. Purple spots of light pulse, labelling themselves as “contusions” in the mirror screen, one right on th...

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“Love Letter” by Wisteria 4001

Love LetterA Dramatic Short Story by Ana Govindasamy Content Warnings: Substance Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Death Imagery, Suicidal Ideations/Self HarmI can’t believe we’re arguing about this. You spilled, why did you spill?I don’t need you. There are things I like about you. Things I know kill me, the things I love about you. But God, you’re amazing. You rot my brain, but you’re a...

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“Isolde” by Wisteria 4001

IsoldeA Dramatic Short Story by Ana GovindasamyContent Warnings: Substance Abuse References, Strong Language, Death & Bereavement Themes, Mild Gore, Mild Mental Health Issues, Terminal IllnessI breathe in. If I get just high enough, I can see it. I can see it now. Laura and I. On UCL campus. Sharing a Lucozade. Orange, like we did on our first date. Recovering from the hangover we got on Fresher’s week, saying we’ll catch up on the lectures we missed.

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“Diary ” by Wisteria 4001

Diary A Dramatic Short Story by Ana Govindasamy Content Warnings: Substance Abuse, Mental Health/Suicidal Ideation/Implied Death, Bullying & Discrimination ThemesThere you are. Crying again. I already know this dream; I remember it. You’ll wake up on your friends’ bunk bed, the one you used to stand on and say you could reach the sky because they lived on the third floor. You were only 6. You’ve seen higher than the sky,...

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“Slumber” by Wisteria 4001

SlumberA Fantasy Short Story By Ana Govindasamy Content Warnings: Implied Death, War Themes, Grief & Bereavement ThemesThe wind is sweeping across the hill, even under my shawl, I can feel the cold seeping into my dark skin, chilling my blood frozen into crystalline ice. I look at my toes, bare, rooted into this grass. This land. I bring my eyes back up to the horizon, melting into misty wilderness. The ice on the lake, scarred from rock and skating blades, fe...

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“Chelsea Dagger” by Wisteria 4001

Chelsea DaggerA Contemporary Short Story by Ana Govindasamy Ace has no clue what they’re going to say. Firstly; this was a bad day to wear this suit. It’s incredibly hot, and they hate destination weddings. Mostly because they don’t like planes. They should’ve worn a dress. But that’s what Matt’s enduring. So they’ll endure it too. They’ve sat through Lily’s sister’s speech, w...

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“Another Chance, Lost (Pt 4, Luca’s POV)” by Wisteria 4001

Another Chance, Lost (Pt 4, Luca’s POV)A Drama Short Story by Ana Govindasamy Trigger Warnings/Disclaimers: Violence, Suicide References, Bullying, Sexual Harassment & AssaultI don’t think I’ve stopped thinking or dreaming about this day since Bianca’s discharge. Yesterday was the first day we’d go back to school. She looked so good in her new uniform. She was scared though. But by the time we’d both gotten back home, she was laughing. She was happy.So was I. <...

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“Another Chance, Lost (Pt 3, Bianca’s POV) ” by Wisteria 4001

Another Chance, Lost (Pt 3, Bianca’s POV) A Dramatic Short Story by Ana Govindasamy Trigger Warnings/Disclaimers: Suicide, Suicidal Thoughts, Themes & References, Sexual/Romantic Themes, Bullying References, Injury Detail I wake up and it’s white. Some acrid smell burns my nose. It’s bright. Too bright. Something hums in the background, beeps intermittently filling the busily monotone silence.

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