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Deborah Cabral

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Apr, 2021

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Fresh Start

Weekly Contest #192

Kara had spent the last 10 years living in a rut, and she was sick of it. Her days were monotonous; she would wake up at six, go to work at her dead-end job as a customer service representative, come home exhausted, watch TV until midnight, and start all over again the next day. She felt unfulfilled, bored, and stuck. She used to have dreams and aspirations, but now they seemed like far-off fantasies that would never come to fruition. Kara knew that she needed to make a change or risk losing herself completely. It was a Friday night, and...

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The Hanging Clock Of Change

Weekly Contest #192

I have been stuck in this endless cycle for as long as I can remember. Every day feels the same, every action is predictable and monotonous. I wake up at 6:00 am, eat the same breakfast, take the same route to work, and come back home by 7:00 pm. I don't have any friends, don't go out much, and my social life seems non-existent. It's like I'm living in a loop, where time is just a meaningless concept. At first, it didn't bother me much. I had convinced myself that routine was necessary for success and that following a set pattern would lea...

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Moving On

Weekly Contest #191

The crisp autumn air sent a shiver down her spine as she stepped onto the dirt road. Emma had been walking for hours, her feet pounding the pavement with each step. She was trying to clear her head and forget the mess that her life had become.She had lost her job, broken off a long-term relationship, and was now living in her car. She didn't know where she was headed, but she was determined to keep walking until she found a place to call home.The sun began to set, Emma saw a small sign that read "Welcome to Whistle Ridge." The sign was ...

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The Bright New Day

Weekly Contest #191

It was a breezy Saturday morning, and the sun was shining quite bright on the bustling streets of the neighborhood. Amongst the numerous stores floating around in the air, a quaint florist shop caught the attention of Harper and her friend, Elena. The beautiful pink and white arrangements, with sprinkles of daisies and sunflowers, were a sight to behold. Harper, who had a fascination for beautiful flowers, decided to step inside and explore the shop. And in no time, Elena followed suit, also admiring the beauty of the arrays o...

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A Meal Made for Love

Weekly Contest #100

The night is young with a cool breeze coming from the kitchen window. How beautiful the night sky is with the visual of the big dipper. The stars luminating the full moon. Tonight, is going to be the night filled with love and compassion. The table is set up for dinner for two, white candles, red roses in a vase, and a bottle of red wine. The dinner on the stove ready to be served. He should be here soon like in a couple of hours. This will be the first dinner date in a long while. I hope he loves my outfit and shoes. This night ha...

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Friendships Never Last Forever

Weekly Contest #98

It was a hot and humid summer morning in the month of August. Ramero was getting ready to work at Valvoline in Haverhill. He had been working for 16 years as a General Manager.Deborah, Ramero's long time best friend, was sleeping on the couch. She was just recently hit by a car while riding on a scooter. She wanted and needed to get a break from her adult children. She pretty much needed a serious vacation in a stress-free environment.  Deborah, woke up screeching like a Wendigo, "Noooo!"Ramero heard Deborah and...

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