Menu

More apps built by Reedsy

Assemble a team of professionals

The writing app for authors

Writing courses, events and memberships

Get your book reviewed

Weekly writing prompts and contests

Menu
Prompts
Contests
Stories
Blog

Jewel May

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Nov, 2021

Stories
Comments
Library
1 Followers
1 Following

2 Stories

22 karma pts

?

Alethea's Night

The dance began. Boy girl partners flooded the floor and began dancing the Vietnamese Waltz. This was the first dance of the evening. The party was to last for around 5 hours and end when midnight struck. It was called, “Cinderella’s Ball” and was held each year for those of higher standing in the British community. The rules were strict as rules often were in the 1940s, I assume no one actually attended for pleasure.  Rule 1. Only dates of the opposite sex, and who are within ten years of your own age. I was in attendance with a young...

0 likes 0 comments 0
Read story

The Journey

Weekly Contest #121

“Beep, Beep, Beep!” My alarm started as the clock hit 9 a.m. I swiped left to dismiss it, keeping my eyes closed. I had done it so many times I didn’t need to see. Then I turned to lay on my back. It had been 2 weeks of ideas to no avail. What do you get your boyfriend for Christmas? I have been struggling with this question for far too long. Now it is November 24th, the day before Thanksgiving, and yet I still have nothing. “Sigh.” I opened my eyes and got up, deciding to put this out of my mind for the time being and just start the day. I...

9 likes 0 comments 0
Read story