reedsymarketplace
Assemble a team of professionals
reedsystudio
The writing app for authors
reedsylearning
Writing courses, events and memberships
reedsydiscovery
Get your book reviewed
reedsyprompts
Weekly writing prompts and contests
Writing courses, events and conferences
Upcoming events
Better Villains, Stronger Stories
September 28, 2026
Live Query Letter Editing
October 05, 2026
Making a Living as an Indie Author
October 12, 2026
Mastering Pacing: When to Speed Up and When to Slow Down
October 19, 2026
Learn how to succeed as a writer from the best in the business.
Every writer needs a Studio
Check out our writing app for authors!
Menu
More apps built by Reedsy
Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2021
Weekly Contest #79
I stand in the middle of the room, my family standing back away from me like I’m some creature that broke into our home. Their eyes widen at the coils of energy that snake like serpents in and out of my palms, casting a glow against the peeling wallpaper. My mother takes a shaky step forward towards me, hands covering her mouth. My father holds his arm in front of her, stopping her in her tracks. “We have to take her to the elders,” he says coldly. “No. Baby, no. We can’t.” My mother’s voice cracks like rocks against asphalt. She’s...
Oops, you need an account for that!
Log in with your social account:
Or enter your email:
6 likes
