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Kateland Altman

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Dec, 2020

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Unease is almost always simply that. A feeling of anxiety or discontent. Mr. Baker lives alone, and it’s something he knows well.  There is a house, at the end of a cul de sac, in the middle of a quiet town. It's an old colonial two-story, with high ceilings and ivy-covered walls. A mature willow perched on the front lawn. The graying paint has chipped off most of the exterior as if nature’s way of saying, “Life once existed here.” But the truth is, it’s a simple house. Most people driving past wouldn’t even double take. The faded grayi...

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The Meaning Behind Christmas Cookies

Weekly Contest #71

Baking cookies has never been short of therapy for me. We tend to overthink the sheer amazement someone can get out of simply watching cookies rise in the oven. It only takes around fifteen minutes in that hot metal box, and that once gooey ball of flour, sugar, egg, vanilla, and chocolate chips will change into a crispy and magical delight. Normally every holiday, we'd go over to my Grandparents' house and marvel as my Grandma was able to so easily whip up her unbelievably delicious Christmas goodies, but this year was different. Grandma ha...

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