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Urvashi Kaushik

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Oct, 2026

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The Inheritance

Elliot Ashford never would have imagined inheriting a 200-year-old Victorian mansion in the Scottish Highlands after his grandfather's death. But here he was, moving all his belongings into the mansion. He had always loved his grandparents' home. It stood in a secluded area, far away from the city, surrounded by lush meadows and rolling hills that stretched into the distance. The mansion itself was a sight to behold, with its tall stone walls, pointed gables, and large, arched windows. Its ivy-covered exterior and weathered wooden doors gave...

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After Nightfall

Weekly Contest #376

It was pitch-black inside the forest. As we walked between the trees, flashlights in hand, leaves crunched beneath our shoes. Crickets chirped in the distance, and there wasn’t another human in a five-mile radius. The treetops concealed the sky, allowing only slivers of moonlight to filter through the branches. It was a beautiful yet creepy night. After all, it was Halloween, and exploring haunted mansions, abandoned buildings, or sometimes forests was our tradition. “It’s so quiet here,” Jack, my best friend, whispered, as if someone might ...

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