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Submitted to Contest #233
November 1 Dear Patrick, Today, I abstain. -- November 2 Dear Patrick, Yesterday I slept. I don’t know whether it was the exhaustion, relief, or because it was the only way I could switch my mind off. I didn’t have to think or feel the emptiness inside my body. I can’t even remember if I ate. But it wasn’t just my stomach that felt empty, it was my chest, my throat, and everything but my mind. My mind is the opposite, it’s full of thoughts of satisfying my craving. I can’t write anymore. I think I’ll go back to bed. -- November...
Submitted to Contest #141
It generally takes me about 20 minutes to find a cafe or restaurant to dine in. I start with Google recommendations, searching for the general term ‘restaurants near me’ before my sparking tastebuds narrow it down to the flavour I desire at the time. The images of Indian dishes make my mouth water, especially when I think about warm garlic naan covered in melted butter, then a photo of pulled pork tacos with super fresh slaw from a popular Mexican restaurant draws my attention. But most of the time, it’s Asian cuisine that makes my s...
Submitted to Contest #139
Content warning: pregnancy/pro choice Perched on the edge of a public toilet seat, I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. And no, it wasn’t the ridiculous messaging on the walls around me. “Things I hate: 1. Vandalism, 2. Irony, 3. Lists.” Hardy har har, as if that one hasn’t been done before. Or, “Whoa, that’s a lot of corn!” Gross. Or my personal favourite, “I love your Crocs - Nobody.” If only it were a silly little scrawl from someone with way too much time on their hands that had given me such a shock. But no, it wa...
Submitted to Contest #138
I can't“I can’t!”“You can.”“I said I CAN’T!”I really can’t, and I swear if she tells me I can one more time…“And I said YOU CAN!”Arguing wasn’t working. She wasn’t listening, and I know she won’t listen, no matter how important it is that she does. She'll think I’m making stuff up again just to delay going to sleep but this time I’m not.If it were as simple as just wanting to watch TV a bit longer, that would be a relief. But tonight, everything was different.If I slept tonight, there may not be a tomorrow.Pondles“Come on, Billy boy, hurry u...
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