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Maya Ritz

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Sep, 2019

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Sleep in Silence

Sometimes, you can't sleep. Sometimes, you can't wake up. Sometimes, it's a little of both. "Mother!" called Andy from her bedroom. Soft music floated through her room, painting it in shades of coppery gold and gentle lilac. "Yes, dear?" responded her mother. "Can I have the white noise machine?" Her mother was silent. There was not answer, but Andy heard the thunk of the machine being set outside her closed door, and the click as it turned on.The noise flooded her vision, filling her room with cotton balls and ash, hiding the kaleidoscop...

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Harriet

Submitted to Contest #26

Your fingers hit the keys at just the right time, in just the right way. Music resonates around the room, filling the corners and delighting your ears. You play the opening notes of Gestard de la Nuit with effortless grace. In the corner to your right, other pianists glower at you. On your right, the judges, sway to the rhythm of the music. "Are you feeling okay, sir?" A quiet voice asks from the side. Your eyes open, and your head swivels to see a woman dressed in yellow scrubs next to your bed. "I'm feeling fine," you answer, your voice ...

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