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Giselle M

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2023

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The Flowers Don't Bloom Like They Used To

Submitted to Contest #191

“Not quite right,” I say inspecting the tiny bell-like flowers that hang along a green stem. The sweet floral fragrance hitting directly into my nostrils. Tied in bunches with one perfect ribbon made of thin twine rope. Lilies of the valley the florist had called them. The flowers I wanted were much different though, and they did not loop down like tear drops. They were lovely really, but they lacked something that I could not explain. Besides, these were not the flowers I was looking for.“Hmm okay,” the florist ponders briefly. Unmistakably...

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"I Love You"

Submitted to Contest #190

Speak now,” he says after slamming the door and getting into the driver’s seat. He was waiting for an explanation for my actions. An explanation that I did not have. He probably thought if we were alone, I would explain it to him, why I ruined his date. It made no difference alone or in a room full of people. I do not speak; I remain silent as the events of this evening flood my brain. We were sitting in his car outside my restaurant where I worked. I had no right to do the things I did. How could I ruin his day and expect no consequences. “...

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