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Kimberly McIntosh

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2024

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Desperate Remedies

In the dimly lit room of a weathered old house, Martha moved around the kitchen with a practiced ease, her movements slow and deliberate as she prepared lunch for the elderly man sitting in the living room. The sunlight filtered through the curtains, casting long shadows across the faded linoleum floor. Her father, once a towering figure in her life, now reduced to a mere shell of his former self. His once sharp mind dulled by the passage of time, replaced with bitterness and resentment that seemed to seep from his every pore. Martha had ded...

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Odyssey's End

In the vast expanse of space, where stars flickered like distant memories, the Odyssey glided silently toward its destination. Within its sleek metal hull, generations of humanity thrived, unaware of the world they had left behind. Two centuries had passed since the Odyssey departed Earth, fleeing the devastation wrought by nuclear warfare. The ship was a testament to human ingenuity and desperation—a colony vessel tasked with finding a new home among the stars. The scars of Earth's demise were etched into the collective memory of the crew, ...

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The Final Find

In the tranquil suburban enclave, the fading light of dusk painted the sky in hues of pink and orange, casting a serene glow over the quiet streets. Among the neatly lined houses, laughter bubbled like a brook as children played in the waning daylight. The houses stood like sentinels, their manicured lawns and flower beds adding to the idyllic charm of the neighborhood. White picket fences delineated each property, marking the boundaries of domestic bliss. David leaned against the wooden fence that bordered his yard, a warm smile playing on ...

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Shadows of Memory

Weekly Contest #244

I held the photograph delicately in my hand, feeling the weight of its memories heavy on my heart. The vibrant colors of the sunset danced before my eyes, casting a warm glow that contrasted sharply with the cool uncertainty that engulfed me. How could something so beautiful be so foreign to me? Furrowing my brow, I searched the depths of my mind for any trace of familiarity, but it was like trying to grasp at mist—elusive and fleeting. The photograph seemed to mock me, a silent reminder of a past I couldn't remember. With a sigh, I set the ...

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