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Cathy Northrup

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2020

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Strange Bedfellows

As she made her way deeper into the wood in a manner that could be misconstrued as stomping, given the way the earth quaked under her immense weight and the trees rattled from trunk to twig, Nithhewer pondered the fickleness of gods and humans alike. Even in these peace times of the World Anew, where all past strife had been laid to rest and death was but a distant memory, they found ways to manufacture conflict. The Last War of Gods and Beasts was over and done with! They should be embracing this paradise in the spirit with which it was wro...

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Shopping Spree

Submitted to Contest #32

Vale was bustling as the morning market opened and merchants began hawking their wares. Sunlight gleamed off of finely gilt chalices and other vessels at a goldsmith’s stall. Farmers set out fresh produce across the way from the shoemaker arranging an appealing display. Next to the shoemaker a tailor draped woven fabrics for perusal. Down a nearby street just off the market square, the scent of fresh baked bread and sizzling meats filled the air. Strolling along with the morning crowd of shoppers, Altan was getting his ear talked off, all th...

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The Boy on the Lake

Submitted to Contest #30

“I had that dream again last night—you know, the one I told you about when we were kids.” “What, the one about the giant spiders? Or the one about driving through a mall being chased by a serial killer?” “Not those!” She gave her friend a none-too-gentle smack in the shoulder. From the way Dani was smiling, she knew the other girl was being obtuse on purpose. Sometimes she wondered why they were still friends when all Dani did was tease her. “Oh, I know!” Dani exclaimed with the look of someone having an epiphany. “It’s the one with your sec...

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