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Miss Maggie Maria

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Apr, 2021

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After the walls came down

Weekly Contest #343

Mira had always said she was “independent,” the way some people say they’re “allergic to cats.” It wasn’t a preference. It was a condition. Her friends met partners in bookstores, at work, through apps with cheerful notification pings. Mira met them too—bright, kind men with warm hands and steady eyes—and then she left. Always just before things became real. Her fear wasn’t dramatic. No single betrayal. No spectacular heartbreak. Just a slow childhood erosion: a father who promised weekends and forgot, a mother who loved fiercely but unpredi...

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A twisted backpacking journey

Weekly Contest #261

I weighed my pack before going and it was 45lbs and my dog's pack was 10lbs. I left the motel after an egg and bacon breakfast sandwich. The drive to the trailhead went through Kootenay National Park and then connected with Banff National Park. It was a gorgeous hike through the woods with several viewpoints along the way to the Ink Pots. Such a beautiful scenic walk through some meadows overlooking the Banff Sawback Mountain Range. There were a few steep portions, but since it was my first day, I had the energy!I arrived at the campsite and...

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It's not the mountains we conquer, but overselves

Weekly Contest #181

It all started off with a whole lot of trauma, stress and grief; but it soon became happiness, joy and relief. It is funny beginning a story in a positive way when you are so use to the negativity. Your reality became a negative canopy that had just clouded your thoughts, your visions and your life. You think to yourself, is this how life is suppose to be? Is this what I have in store for me? What can I do to change my life? How can I conquer and climb these mountains? Those are all questions that I had asked myself again and again. It feels...

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Resilience in 2022

Weekly Contest #126

Every new years eve- there are conversations on resolutions; how can I change, how can I do better, how can I become the best person I am born to be. The problem with a new year’s resolution; is they are always broken, not followed through on, no strength or power to move forward. The mystery of a resolution and why they have no backbone is because, there is no purpose. It is just a game in society where people are pushed to think that their resolutions will work. It is a fog like a cancer that's spread and blinds people from how to truly fo...

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Just A Bird's Eye View

Weekly Contest #105

To start my story off- I would like to introduce myself as the character that will be attempted to be seen in a perspective of a person that is unaware of my thoughts and feelings. (But of course- they know best, right?) The two characters do not mesh well- one is Taurus and myself - well I am a Leo. I must say- those two zodiac signs; do not get along.Moving forward - I will go over a short back story to show you a small peek into my life. Not a very miserable one; it could always be worse!But- as a trauma victim (sexually, physically and e...

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Leo's - Extrovert, Introvert or Both?

Weekly Contest #104

In the spirit of the leo season and myself as one- I consider my zodiac sign to be seen as extroverted; but can be seen as an introvert as well. Leo's are fun, loud and energetic. Although- around certain people, they can be very quiet and reserved. We are fire signs; that are full of pride, optimism, radiance and different dynamics. Being seen as an extrovert- but a true introvert at heart... I am very careful and observe all options before proceeding.One major factor as a leo- is we will always try to show we are happy and strong. Even whe...

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Never date a Narcassist

Weekly Contest #104

It was a warm spring day in March in the year of 2020. This non- fiction short story takes place in Southern Ontario near the GTA area. I was going out to meet with my tattoo artist to discuss the upcoming appointment that I had scheduled. All was going well; the day was sunny and quite beautiful, with an amazing breeze.It was not too hot or too cold and anyone that knows me; they are aware that I like it cool!Afterwards - I decided to go meet up with some friends at a bar in the east end of town. It was a fun night full of food, beers and p...

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