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Michaela Gallien

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2022

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Signal Fire

Weekly Contest #316

The building groaned as Jules scaled the crumbling fire escape, flames flickering from windows below. Her suit stuck to her skin — half from sweat, half from soot — and the comm crackled in her ear like gravel. “Left at the next window,” Cam’s voice said calmly. “The stairwell collapsed — you’ll need to rappel down.” “Got it,” she replied, voice thin with exhaustion. On the street below, crowds watched from behind barricades. Reporters jostled for angles. Drones hovered, lenses gleaming. The world saw a hero. But the voice guiding her? No ca...

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To Paint My Love

Weekly Contest #242

Seven months. Two hundred thirteen days. Countless hours of taking him in and drawing. We’ve fallen into a coincidental pattern. The museum is a place of refuge for me, to be inspired by great artists before me. I’ve filled numerous sketchbooks with my own renditions of their work. Customized color palettes, different line work, or concept. It's where I feel the most myself. A variety of murals, sculptures, and portraits have given me plenty to work with. But it was the moment my gaze fell on him, the feeling of my heart skipping in my chest...

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The Interview

Weekly Contest #195

“How do I look?” She did a turn. “That’s the outfit?” Her furrowed brow and pursed lips were a clear sign of disapproval. She frowned. “What’s wrong with it?” “Claire, this is the job of your dreams. This outfit is so plain, how do you expect to stand out?” Claire looked down at her white button up blouse and gray slacks. She sighed and flopped down into the chair closest to her. “Since you’re such a fashion expert, Abby, what do you suggest I wear?” Abby skyrocketed out of her chair and toward the bedroom. “I thought you’d never ask,” she c...

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A New Chapter

Weekly Contest #194

      She stared down at the ring on her finger and tried to fight off tears. A box sat in the seat next to her filled with personal belongings. The Uber driver dabbed beads of sweat on his forehead in the front seat. When their eyes met, he gave her a smile.            “You should smile you know; frowning takes years off your life.”            She sighed, “Yeah, well, I lost years of my life to a compan...

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Deserving

Weekly Contest #161

“Mum,” I paused and checked the time, “Mum?” Another pause, “Listen, I would really love to keep chatting, but I have to go.” The voice on the other end kept going on and on about the weather for the weekend and her garden. “That’s great mum, but I’m going to go now. I love you.” Before she could respond I hung up the phone as the front door swung open. I quickly dropped the phone face down on the couch and pretended to be focused on the television. A news broadcaster discussed new evidence in a case against a man accused of murdering his ...

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