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A. Monai

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2023

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The Proposal

I couldn't say yes. His hand held mine so tenderly that I could barely feel it, brown eyes hopeful and terrified burning into every fear that came to my mind. The ring. I'd seen many engagement rings but the one he held couldn't dare be placed on any finger attached to me, three emerald stones with a silver band because he knew I preferred silver to gold. His fingers quivered against my fingers, his smile slowly seeping away the longer I stood there without the expected answer. I wanted to grab for my chest, tears colliding against my shirt ...

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Kenzie's Mom

*(Story contains mentions of mental health and child neglect/abandonment)* "What are you doing here? How did you find me?" Kenzie asked in a whisper threw her teeth, taking two steps back from the door. "Yes, ask the one who pays your phone bill how I found you." With an eye roll and a flare of her nose, Zola stepped into the three-bedroom house surveying the scene. Nineties R&B played faintly from the backyard where most of the guests were gathered. The aroma of tacos and pizza met her at the door."Well it's my birthday. I can have who ...

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The Only Love Letter I'll Write

Dear You, I start this letter not knowing what to say. The purpose is to share my feelings because I'm tired of keeping them locked away in the pit of my chest. Then there is something in me that wants to keep them to myself because I don't think there will be a time you'll understand them, let alone share them. But I want to be honest, as I find lying about what I feel to be thoroughly exhausting. Plus, I feel you deserve my honesty. Even though you haven't exactly earned my heart, I find myself lost in the desire to give it to you anyway...

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I Know You

Weekly Contest #341

Joshua parked across the street from Candi's Cafe and sat in his rental. The corner of his lips curled as he watched patrons exit and enter the shop. He inhaled and held it, then his cheeks filled with air and released it slowly, reaching for a folded poem in his back pocket. He left it closed, but stroked the material with his thumb. After staring at it a while, it went back into his pocket before he turned off the car and opened the door."Okay Josh, you can do this," he said to himself, closing the door before tugging the bottom of his shi...

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The Book Signing

**Story alludes to terminal illness and death.** I stared into the bathroom mirror, deep inhales and exhales making my mouth drier than it already was. I couldn't wait to get to my Brooklyn Moss that Janelle was holding for me. I took a paper towel from the dispenser on the wall left of me, thankful that some Barnes and Noble locations still had paper towels along with those hot air shooting machines that didn't seem to dry your hands. I patted the material against my neck and around my face, removing any of the remaining sweat beads that li...

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Coffee & Adultery

The brewing sounds and scent of hazelnut floated throughout my kitchen, and I took it in with a slow inhale like the most precious thing to savor. My eyes were closed and my head tilted upward as my fingers drummed the marble countertop, accompanying the slow pour from the Keurig into my "Best Wife Ever" mug. I opened my eyes and looked down to watch the steam dance out of the cup. This was usually a pleasure only reserved for the early morning routine. Having it after one in the afternoon felt like a special gift. The coffee swirled with t...

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The Library Date

Weekly Contest #338

I softly kicked my bare foot back and forth, letting the lake carry it to the surface and back into its crisp hold. The other I tucked underneath my knee, tickled by blades of grass, dandelion stems and weeds. The melodies of the creek against the stones under the earth played with the vocals of the birds in the distance, the wind strumming the trees like sweet flutes. I couldn’t see the way they swayed, only listened and found comfort in its retreat. I inhaled air that presented clean, floral aromas stirred in with the lake’s scents, the Ma...

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The Fourth Life

Weekly Contest #336

**Story mentions death on the job.** Two hours later, I was frozen in the same bed with what I thought was the same expression I wore for most of the morning. Fear. Shock. Worry. Dr. Lincoln watched my reaction and just waited. Maybe he thought I’d scream and lash out. I couldn’t move. I don’t know how long I sat there silent. All this time I hadn’t known, even though the thought had crossed my mind a time or two. Drew and I were just too busy to really pay attention. I tried to remain calm. My hands slid down and found their way to my lower...

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The Married Prophet

Weekly Contest #335

I didn't want to tell her that I slept with him. I didn't want to tell anyone, other than my sister of whom I'd already spoken to. Still, the conviction and unsettling in my chest told me that I should talk to someone. I thought if anything, I could at least ask her questions about him that would help bring me peace. I exited my red SUV, closing the door and heading for the house with my fingers twisting and fidgeting with each other. I arched my back to stretch my chest in hopes that it would cause some ease. Per usual routine, I rang the b...

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