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Myra Knowles

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2021

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Mac & Cheese

Lui's Diner was never fully packed, but there were always enough guests to keep the kitchen busy. “I need runners!” the chef bellows. “Behind!” a server shouts, cutting through the tiny space. “Table 34 said their burger was overcooked!” a server starts to argue with one of the sous chefs. Lui’s Diner is open Monday through Wednesday, 8am-8 pm, but is open 24 hours Thursday through Sunday. Tonight, since it was 11:30pm on a Friday, there were a lot of people either getting a late-night bite or a meal before hitting the bars. The owner has be...

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A life where we work out

Our union did a free ticket raffle at lunch one day. The winner got a ticket to work at the post-holiday party, which coincidentally was the same catering hall I had worked at two years ago. I was so excited; it was the only thing I had thought about for weeks. No one else in my department was going, but I knew a lot of the waitstaff, so I knew I would have a good time regardless. The day finally came; I walked in and realized that I was underdressed. Everyone was wearing ball gowns and glittery dresses, while I wore a floor-length skirt and...

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The big game

"Goddammit." Bianca says, taking the parking ticket off her windshield. She looks at her permit and see's the yellow color rather than the new navy blue one. "Told you you'd get one," Harrison says. "That's tough, though. At least it's only $75." Bianca rolls her eyes. Harrison goes to watch the football game, and Bianca quickly moves her car outside the parking garage. As she's walking back to the entrance of her apartment building, she thinks about what made her forget to renew her parking permit. She flashes back to 2 days prior when Sean...

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Sky full of stars

Weekly Contest #99

Katrina watches as the daylight vanishes from the surface of the earth. Her balcony gave an amazing view of the mountains, which she loved seeing the sun shine upon them as it rose. Knowing that the light shining meant it was a new day. New chances, new opportunities. It signifies hope. No matter how long or cold the night is, the shining light gives warmth and an end to that long night. Katrina thought sunsets were beautiful too but felt as though sunsets were grim and dark omen. That it signified an end. She headed back inside and got hers...

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