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Deirdra Mathes

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2025

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The Demon Wears Yoga Pants

Submitted to Contest #319

September 2025The Demon Wears Yoga Pants ‘Hello Jaime. Miss me?” “Get out. You’re not welcome here.” She slithers in, claws in her voice, sugar in her tone, “Oh please, I will always come back.” I yank on my yoga pants like armor, twist my hair into a warrior’s knot. “No! You are not going to take over again.” “Of course not,” She grins sarcastically. “You’re fine.” My voice is strong. The voice of a warrior. Sure. But she is already pushing. I unroll my mat. Ten minutes of morning salutations. Inhale. Exhale. Breathe in peace. “A waste of ...

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The Gotcha Club: Phil

Submitted to Contest #317

GotchaMorning Phil’s day was ruined before it began. His alarm clock betrayed him—an hour late. He hurled it against the wall, sneering at the wreckage, he rushed through his routine. Dropping his dry cleaning on the counter beside a hastily scrawled note, he grabbed his briefcase and bolted out the door. He shoved through the crowded sidewalk, barking his coffee order as he went. Minutes later, he strode into The Java, drumming his fingers on the counter. That’s when his eyes strayed to the wall across the street. Black paint, crude, uneve...

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She Called Me Buddy

Submitted to Contest #314

She Called Me Buddy By Deirdra Hawthorne Mathes “Did you send for me?” Mal asked as he entered. “I did. I have another mission for you.” Mal sat, “Already? I just came home.” “I know but this one is serious, and it needs to be assigned at once; you will be perfect for it. “ “I am honored you think so.” Mal rose. He would never resist an important assignment. “I do. Please get the details and leave at once. Oh… and Mal? “ He paused at the door, “Yes?” “This one is going to be hard, but you can do it." ______________________________ I was clos...

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OBSESSION

Submitted to Contest #313

OBSESSIONBy Deirdra Hawthorne Mathes Walking down the hallway -dread- laced with sick anticipation- fills me. Blood pounds in my ears. For months, I have used every excuse I could imagine- even lied- to avoid seeing you. But this cannot be put off any longer. My future demands this meeting. Drawing my shoulders back, I know this is a brave choice. A tough choice– but I am afraid. So very afraid that I won’t be strong enough to keep you out of my life. Clenching my fist, I silently declare: I will not think this way. I have worked too hard ...

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