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Wrenley Ashford

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2022

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Bri's Child

Submitted to Contest #190

Bri looked back down at her phone, opening it in a rush to reread the email he’d sent her. Her eyes scanned over each word, anxiously drinking them in, hoping they would read differently than last time. But the words on the screen weren't magic, meaning Peter either lied, got caught up somewhere, or was in deep trouble. Lost in thought and worry, Bri easily lost her balance when someone slammed into her as they speed walked past. The infant in Bri’s arms let loose a scream and started crying hysterically. Bri pushed herself off the wall she...

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Secrets

Submitted to Contest #188

*Disclaimer: This is an excerpt from a longer story not yet published.* “So, what’s the catch?” I asked. His eyes twinkled in excitement, his fingers twirling my pen. My hand hung in the air, feeling empty and hopeless. Deep down, I knew I shouldn’t even be talking to Kage right now. He was a dangerous guy. I was a weak and fearful girl playing brave soldier for the first time in my life. He thought for a moment. “I need you to get your friend to stay away from me.” I snorted. “That’s impossible.” He tucked the pen in his pocket. “I wou...

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The Sun Will Rise

Submitted to Contest #138

I pull back the cool bed sheets and climb out of bed. My feet sink into the carpet and the floor creaks under every step but the fear of waking my parents is drowned out by the relaxed and calm atmosphere. The light breeze whispers through my window and my curtains flutter to a song only they used to know. Now, my mind recognizes the song too and it dances along, never stopping to take a breath. It took me a long time to find the right definition for the word peace. Only now, after years of unconscious searching, have I found it.  Sit...

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