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 Bigger Picture: Writing with a Series in Mind
April 13, 2026
Writing Beyond Your "Brand"
March 16, 2026
Publishing in Audio: What You Need to Know in 2026
February 10, 2026
Previous events
What's in a Name? Naming Characters, Places & Titles
February 09, 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, 2021
Submitted to Contest #144
*The following story contains a scene of physical violence, as well as displays of mental illness* “Can you take a picture of us?” I had been reading a pamphlet about the history of the building, but at the question, I looked up. A young man was handing his phone over to me with a questioning look on his face. I smiled and nodded as I always did when a couple needed a picture taken. After all, this was not an unusual question when you traveled by yourself. “Say cheese!” I directed in a sing-song voice. They smiled and posed and I snapped ...
Oops, you need an account for that!
Log in with your social account:
Or enter your email:
11 likes
