Zara Miller

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2025

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“Shepherd's Pie” by Zara Miller

Submitted to Contest #291

It’s raining. It always is. This city is burning itself into extinction like a cigarette dying in the embrace of yellow-lighted streets. I sit in my empty office with a bottle of cheap booze in my hand, pretending I don’t hear the footsteps in the hall. My eyes quickly flock to the portrait of the Mayor hanging on the wall. Thomas Kingsley and his ever-watchful gaze. Over me.And then his spitting image is there, leaning against my doorway wearing a leather jacket. Like I never let him leave.“Hello, Jack.”Hearing my name i...

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“The Kingdom of Warped Mirrors ” by Zara Miller

Submitted to Contest #289

Zoe had always believed she was real. Every breath she took, every touch against her skin, every whisper of fabric against her body confirmed it.She was Zoe. She had always been Zoe.Until tonight.Her boyfriend’s hands traced the curve of her waist, his lips murmuring sweet nothings, something meant to pull her deeper into the moment. But then he stiffened. He pulled away. His fingers trembled against her as if he had just touched something cold."Zoe…" Peter’s voice cracked. His eyes, wide with horror, stared past her, into the mirror on...

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Author bio

Zara Miller is an Amazon best-selling author, journalist, and publishing expert, honored as a Who's Who in America honoree for her contributions to the arts. With a background in creative and non-fiction writing, she has contributed to prominent publications like Teen Magazine and Georgetown University's Creator Institute. Zara previously served as the managing editor for HBCU Research and is now an Acquisition Editor for Webnovel and Writing Expert for Mercor. Her debut YA novel I Am Cecilia and radio drama Midnight Express have been well-received, showcasing her talent for storytelling and diverse media. Known for her expertise in narrative structure and character development, Zara’s work spans genres from fantasy to journalism.