Zena Rachelle

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2023

Stories (4)

4 Stories

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“A Forbidden Fellow's Abyss” by Zena Rachelle

Submitted to Contest #247

Making sure the bed frame doesn’t squeak as I lift myself from the two-inch foam roll that they call a mattress is the most daunting task at 3:47 am, especially when I’m already exhausted from a full day of drills. I guess I should be grateful that I’m not a mindless wanderer in Abyss, but I’m almost fifteen so it’s practically inevitable. The most rebellious and disobedient fellows are assigned to Abyss, which I already embrace as my fate. The Council Fellows review our performance for ten years and put us in our “forever homes” the day aft...

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“Deliver Us From Evil” by Zena Rachelle

Submitted to Contest #215

“Pauline, baby. Come on so we can pray. It’s almost time to eat.” Like most people in the south, Pauline’s mother was a devout religious woman and was raising Pauline to be the same. “Yes, ma’am!” Pauline dropped her dolls and looked in the mirror. She caught her gaze and instantly felt hypnotized. The aura of light that surrounded her slowly started to dim. An entity in the mirror gently pulled her mind into the deep sea of malevolence that awaited her on the other side.“Pauline! Now!” Her mother’s shriek broke the spell of the shadows...

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“Disturbing Disorder” by Zena Rachelle

Submitted to Contest #210

“Ma’am, I’m sorry, but it looks like it’s just a cyst.”“That can’t be right! Cysts shouldn’t grow this quickly. I know what I feel. Can you just check again, please?” “We’ve done three ultrasounds and two internal exams. I don’t think we’re going to find anything new.”“Listen… I’m a woman and I know my body. I said check again… If you don’t want to listen, then you can document your refusal on my chart.” The doctor looked at me with an annoyed and concerned look on his face. He left the room and came back with a nurse to do another exam...

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“Memoir of a Muse” by Zena Rachelle

Submitted to Contest #208

The Muse. The biggest event of the year. The place where diplomats, social media influencers, pop singers, and all the elite come together for one night of transcendence. No one really knows what The Muse is for, but we all take a long weekend and enjoy the upbeat music and watered-down drinks. Everyone wears all-white and makes sure to smell edible. Cotton candy is the most common, but whiffs of whipped vanilla and tart cherries fill my nostrils as I walk through the crowd. The amount of glitter and sparkles in the flamingo archway is unmat...

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