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Zachary Seda

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Nov, 2021

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Unusual Summer

Zachary Seda

Submitted to Contest #262

Warmth wrapped around my skin like a cozy blanket. I glanced at my friends who were in all stages of tanning. Summer started, and the ultimate way to enjoy it was by lounging on a beach under the sun. Not to mention the other best part to the whole experience, the people watching. Laying on my back, I observed the other beachgoers as they went about their activities. Some also tanned like me. Others were playing beach games such as volleyball. Surfers were catching decent waves, while others floated peacefully off to the side. Regardless of ...

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Reflection on Oneself

Zachary Seda

Submitted to Contest #260

The white painted door opened inward while the screen door slammed outward. Daniel stepped out of the house into a crisp autumn night, feeling the chill of winter brush his face. He zipped up his thin jacket, which did little to combat the cold, then turned back to address his new friend. “Thanks for having me over,” Daniel said, clasping his hand with his friend’s and then fist bumping. “Anytime man,” Terry replied. “Come over tomorrow after school. My mom’s cooking pasta.” Daniel exaggerated his surprise at the dinner choice. “You’ve convi...

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Unexpected Gift

Zachary Seda

Submitted to Contest #122

A mild lavender aroma permeated the air. It mixed with the sweet smell of peppermint white chocolate mocha, leaving a delightful scent where Caroline sat on the sofa. She read her book while she waited for the mocha to cool. She had just finished the weekend chores around the house and wanted to spend the afternoon immersed in her books. The doorbell rang to pause relaxation for Caroline as she looked over the sofa towards the front door with irritation. Had they come a few minutes earlier, they would have caught her before she sat down. ...

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By The Sea

Zachary Seda

Submitted to Contest #119

The gentle water rose and sank on the beach. Hot sand warmed the body. The fresh smell of nature was welcoming. Though the clouds loomed overhead, it was a beautiful day. One could die here peacefully. The worn-down wooden docks led to the little island in the middle of the sea. The island, sprouting only three trees, had a little silent house atop it. There lived an older man, minding his own business for the past several years. Every day he would come outside to water his flowers around the house, even giving the three trees a little lov...

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The Calendar

Zachary Seda

Submitted to Contest #118

Leaves blew down the sidewalk on the chilly fall day. Devin shoved his hands in his coat pockets to help them warm up a bit. He cursed himself for not wearing a thicker jacket, being that it was much colder than he anticipated. Yet even the cold wouldn’t completely ruin Devin’s mood. He needed this breath of fresh air before the big presentation he’d be giving later that day. Just thinking about it gave him anxiety, but he stopped that train of thought quickly by looking at his surroundings. Not too far down the city block was a little ant...

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