reedsymarketplace
Assemble a team of professionals
reedsystudio
The writing app for authors
reedsylearning
Writing courses, events and memberships
reedsydiscovery
Get your book reviewed
reedsyprompts
Weekly writing prompts and contests
Writing courses, events and conferences
Upcoming events
The Final Frontier: Writing Science Fiction
September 15, 2026
The Long Haul: How to Build a Writing Career That Lasts
September 21, 2026
Better Villains, Stronger Stories
September 28, 2026
Live Query Letter Editing
October 05, 2026
Learn how to succeed as a writer from the best in the business.
Every writer needs a Studio
Check out our writing app for authors!
Menu
More apps built by Reedsy
Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2022
Weekly Contest #163
This story may be triggering to those who have experienced self-harm or mental health issues. Read with caution. Thank you. When I look at myself in the mirror I see a sad little girl, cut into pieces, and pasted back together with Elmer’s glue. I carved all my desires and wishes and wants out of myself and threw them out like trash. I see, and have always seen, wasted potential. I could have been beautiful, I could have been confident, I could have been whole and unbroken, and remained that way my entire life. But he...
Oops, you need an account for that!
Log in with your social account:
Or enter your email:
11 likes
