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Rae Wren

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2023

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The Visitor in an Age of Innocence

Submitted to Contest #221

Ofelia A sweet brush with life, unobtainable, never-ending but equally as brief. The sound of laughter high above, shrill, and ever so sweet. Pretty pink bows, chocolate curls, soft folds of tatted lace: bold blue orbits, a glance, mirth and understanding so innocent, peeping through the verdant foliage. Juliet could neither escape the feelings of the moment glance peering over the cold marble banister, nor the fear of the insipid smile that graced her Romeo's lips. Look away and sigh as the apparition vanishes without a trace. Small littl...

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It started simple enough, though through time it became more complex. Each passing moment elongated until the steps turned to frustration and agony. Once started, there would be no stopping until every last motion was enacted.  The whole town was involved. Everyone had their role to fulfill, and everyone knew exactly what they must do. No one could remember how they learned; many would say they were born with the knowledge. Genetic memory: the lessons were written in the blood of the newest birthed. They couldn’t teach you. If you did...

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