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Emma Lekhesi

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2021

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Nemesis

Emma Lekhesi

Submitted to Contest #241

“I didn't see you there,” I gather up the momentum to smile, fishing for the enthusiasm that I always showed whenever we met.“Are you okay?” He raises his eyebrows.“Ofcause I'm okay, it’s just nerves.”“Are you nervous for me? You know that I am already a winner right?”The arrogance in his voice makes me glad that I entered the contest, he needs something to humble him.I suddenly feel the urge to pull out of the contest...As if that would be possible. Then I feel a surge of hope, that perhaps my name would not be the one that gets called.Mayb...

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Hold on...

Emma Lekhesi

Submitted to Contest #185

The trees blur right on sight as I pass each one slowly, driving to our place. I can't even understand why I'm torturing myself like this, but I need to do this, it feels right. It feels like closure, like letting go, but it also kinda feels like grabbing on.I finally arrive at our place. The burgundy couches still looks as polished as before, one might say that they even look new. Did they buy new couches?I brisk walk to our favorite couch.The waiter comes to my table to attend to me. She flashes a full smile and I successfully force a smil...

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Where are you?

Emma Lekhesi

Submitted to Contest #103

I have been starring at a wall for about 45 minutes. Some of you might say that they can absolutely relate while others are wondering if I have anything better to do. The truth is…I am shocked.Well, let me start from the beginning.I was like most kids growing up, with enormous dreams and I was sure that I would be a millionaire and an accomplished businesswoman by the age of 20. Well…I forgot to tell you that I was four years old when I thought that. Then I grew up and I heard words like “Oh, you are such a dreamer,” but I didn’t completely ...

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I am not staying at home this summer/winter

Emma Lekhesi

Submitted to Contest #83

“Do you mean that I need to share a room with this brat?” Thandie yelled.Rachel stood next to Thandie,watching the worried expressions of the receptionists. They spoke to each other in low voices, occasionally checking their computers. With the realisation that the stuff was in full panic mode and they would do anything to keep this woman in their hotel, Rachel was irritated.“Do you want me to review your hotel in the state that I am in? I can post a live video right now.” Thandie said.“Absolutely not. We are doing everyt...

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