Zakiya Lockett

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Sep, 2023

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“Confidence Should Be Her Name” by Zakiya Lockett

Submitted to Contest #225

No, I am not going to fall for it this time, she thought. She wondered why she always fell for the excuses of her mom. For years she allowed her mom to run her life, make excuses for why she couldn’t fulfill the task she said SHE would do.  “Mom, listen I can’t cover you this time.” “Baby, I understand but I just need something to get me home. Please baby, I’ll pay you back.” “Where have I heard that before.” She said with an attitude. “Who are you talking to? You need to watch your mouth, don’t forget I’m still your m...

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“I'm Red and I'm Dead” by Zakiya Lockett

Submitted to Contest #221

The day of my funeral was an interesting day. Can I even say “day” anymore? I’m dead so what is the term for dead if you’re ghost? Now that’s weird to say…I’m a ghost and yet I don’t feel like it. Let me Introduce myself I’m Red. That’s not the original name just the nickname and the only name I can remember right now. I’m dead. Was killed by my teacher, I think. I need to stop saying I’m dead. Anyway, let’s recap my funeral. “Momma? Come on momma it’s time to go inside the church.” “I know baby girl. Your daddy was a big part of my life.”...

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“His Dimension” by Zakiya Lockett

Submitted to Contest #217

His Dimension Elio sat on the bench in the free weight area at the gym near his house. He rubbed his head then rubbed the back of his neck. He looked at his watch checking the time, it was 5:37pm. He remembered he told Tyran he would meet him and the rest of the crew for dinner tonight to watch the football game. None of their teams were playing but wanted to enjoy watching the game. They all set the time to be seven to meet up at the restaurant.  I have enough time to make it, he thought. He grabbed his gym bag, looked behi...

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Author bio

Hello! I am a person who loves to write and show creativity through the art of writing. My goal is to publish my very own short stories, books, poetry you name it! Let you tell you my life through my work.