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Michelle Mahan

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2026

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Weekly Contest #361

Almost 10,000 feet in the air was a really bad time to realize I was making a huge mistake. What was I thinking? The more important question, what was I doing? I could practically feel the goosebumps popping up on my skin and I knew it wasn’t all due to the fact that the air was much colder now.“You ready for this, Carol?” Kyle, the instructor who I had only met just this morning, had to yell to be heard over the roar of the engine.Nope, not even a little.I gasped as the harness straps, already tight, suddenly yanked me even tighter against ...

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When Will Someday Come?

Weekly Contest #347

The engine of the pretty blue car was loud and I ran my hands over the smooth leather seats. “I like your Chevy ballet, Grandpa.”Grandpa’s laugh was warm and always made me feel a happy tickle on the inside.“Chevy Bel Air, sweetheart.”“Do you love it?”“I do! It was made in sixty-three…same year I was born.”“Gran says you’re an old fool sometimes.”Grandpa’s laugh roared out again. “Well, your gran is probably right.”“Can I drive it?”“Someday Charlie girl. Someday.”***Grandpa’s strong hands wrapped over mine. They were rough and very warm.“Kee...

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