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Alicia Young

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2023

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Coffee & Adultery

Alicia Young

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

Alicia Young

Submitted to 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

Alicia Young

Submitted to 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

Alicia Young

Submitted to 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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Author bio

Alicia Monai is a published author, Spoken Word poet, visual artist and art therapy advocate living in Georgia. She published two books of poetry, one being "Flawed Human, Loved Soul" and the other, "Just Being Honest." She was also published in Adelaide Literary Magazine with her short story "Bad Coffee" and the anthology "Crossing Borders" with the story "How to Kill with Kindness".

She is a writer of mostly Christian content, stories ranging drama & romance to fantasy and children's stories.

Monai has an Associates Degree in Creative Writing in Entertainment from Full Sail University, and is currently working to obtain a certification as an Art Therapy Practitioner. She wrote and co-edited two short films in two different film festivals, including the short film "Changed for a Dollar."

Her passion grew for writing at age 11, preceding two generations of women writers before her. Her dream is to become a best-selling author and continue her career as a full-time artist and art instructor.