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Alize Henry

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2022

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Busta

Alize Henry

Busta, my dog, was laying on the rug in front of the door when I came into the living to leave for work. I asked him, “Why the long face?” Not expecting a response. More a gesture to please me than an actual question to be answered. I always disliked leaving my buddy home alone. Busta instantly sat up, scratched his head with his back paw, and in a light soprano-type voice, “I was just trying to decide whether to go out of the bathroom window or the kitchen window, today. You've been keeping the patio door locked, lately”. I did a dou...

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I Love My Sister

Alize Henry

“I don't want to do it again” I shouted to my startled sister. I slowly moved towards the window and looked out on the yard and beyond to several trees standing in a group. A harsh March wind blew the freshly budding trees back and forth violently. The chill of the north wind could be felt inside through my thick lounging hoodie, pulled close covering my balding head. “I don't want to take another dose or have them burn me with radiation. It doesn’t work and it won't heal me.” My sister frowned, pleading in her soft eyes. She moved closer, h...

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Two Shots Limit

Alize Henry

Striking him repeatedly in his chest, Eliana was shocked and pleased to hear the sleeping man speaking. “Why are you hitting me, Woman?” he asked in desperation, as he grasped his t-shirt up toward his neck. Frowning and groaning, he rolled over, sat up on the side of the bed, and looked back at her. He was readably annoyed. Eliana was relieved to see him talking and moving. She had been terrified a few seconds earlier. She had feared he had gone to sleep, forever.She began to giggle. She was almost out of control with laughter when the man ...

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... Makes Me Sick

Alize Henry

Submitted to Contest #133

Milton had never been in love. He was honest that he had loved many women but none of them had ever won his heart. He swore that whenever he found that one woman, he would forsake all other women and love her for the rest of his life.Valentine's Day was easy for Milton. He rarely gave gifts to anyone for any holiday. This year was different. He wanted to give this woman something special for odd reasons that he could not discern.He would buy her a box of fine chocolates and a bottle of cheap champagne. The thought of buying her something che...

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