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Taya Rose

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2026

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Rescuing Dad

Weekly Contest #357

I tried nudging my dad in the legs again to get his attention. No success. He always forgot about me when he put that weird thing on his face."The enemy's behind you!" he shouted, not noticing when he nearly tripped over me.Someone was on the porch. I barked at the top of my lungs as they pounded on the door with their fists."Hey! Keep it down in there! Do you know what time it is?" it was our neighbor Mr. Miller. I never liked his scent. I didn't trust him. "shut your dog up too!"I growled deep in my throat at him. Dad ignored us as he cont...

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The Thorn of Wishes

Weekly Contest #356

trigger warning: mental health. Kidnapping. "We're never getting out of here." Ellie whispered as she flung her sand around in her sifter. Her bright yellow jumpsuit a harsh contrast to the deep dark sea floor we were trapped in. We all woke up in them after we drank whatever substance caused us to lose consciousness. I ignore her as I sift my own pile. I know she's right. Greedy King Orec was never going to let us go. It was becoming more difficult not to fall into despair. Digging for his gold day after day. If I wasn't chained to this s...

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End of Eternity

Weekly Contest #353

Content warning: Mental health. Physical violence. Abuse. I winced as I healed an oak tree. The tree showed me glimpses of "The War of Shadows." The final war. I saw my own comrades screaming and dying. I watched my friend...no don't show me that. I ordered the tree. I'll heal you but please don't show me that traitor. I clutched my chest. The agony of the tree tugged at my elven heart. I sighed and panted as I released the now thriving tree. My magic could only do so much. The humans had destroyed everything. Fools. "The War of Shadows" h...

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Waiting For You

Weekly Contest #345

I love everything about you. Your smile. Your laugh. Your eyes. Eyes as blue as the ocean. Your long golden locks that hang below your waist. Your stick-figure physique. The scent of your lavender perfume. You turn around in your desk and smile. My heart begins thumping. Are you looking at me? My palm begins to feel damp. This is it. I'm going to tell you. I will my mouth to open. Just as I'm about to say it, he beats me to it. You giggle and tell him you feel the same way. My heart hits the floor. It shatters into a million pieces like glas...

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My Wedding Day

Weekly Contest #343

I took a deep breathe and straightened my tie. I could feel myself sweating underneath my tuxedo. Why did she insist on an outdoor wedding in July? The last bridesmaid in the blue or was it purple? dress stepped into her place. The wedding march began and everyone in the audience stood. This was it. I watched as she waltzed toward me in that big white dress. She looked like like a cotton ball with arms. A little sparkling crown sat on top of her raven hair. I clasped her hand as we turned to face the preacher."Dearly beloved....""Stop the we...

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Hoops of Hope

Weekly Contest #342

"What does he want?" asked the cashier. The scent of fried corn dogs and greasy fries filled the air."He can speak for himself." Juan corrected her.I stared through her with the blankest expression possible. Everyone assumed my head was empty, ever since I started using this chair. It infuriates me but I'm just going to roll with it.."Lee?" asked Juan.I rolled my head to one side like it was too heavy for my neck and stared at the wall behind her.Juan sighed and threw a twenty on the counter."Let's go."I waited for Juan to walk past me and t...

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My Heart Cries for Home

Weekly Contest #341

Dear Avery, My shoes have melted. It's so hot here I could bake cookies on the sidewalk, if there was a sidewalk. We're surrounded by nothing but sand. Thank you for sending the Twinkies. It's been so long since we had a snack from home. I shared them with the guys. I miss you. I'd email you but the heat is messing up the wi-fi. Briggs Dear Briggs, Are you OK? You haven't even sent an email in a month. I thought we were going to facetime yesterday. What happe...

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