Prodigal Daughter
For Paul and John's 47-Words Short Story Unofficial Challenge
Muscles tensed. Stomach clenched. An involuntary regurgitation sweetened and seared her mouth. Watery eyes blinked. She knocked, too softly. She could run. The intercom hissed. Pounding blood drowned the words. The door swung open. For the first time in years, she breathed the aroma of mother's cooking.
About the Creator
Rebekah Conard
33, She/Her, a big bi nerd
How do I write a bio that doesn't look like a dating profile? Anyway, my cat is my daughter, I crochet and cross stitch, and I can't ride a bike. Come take a peek in my brain-space, please and thanks.
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By Rebekah Conard2 years ago in Writers
Comments (5)
That's a very vivid picture of a long-awaited return. I could feel it.
Senses at work and very emotive.
Vividly emotive story for the challenge.✅
Invoking moment in time
So much feeling in so few words. I could taste and feel every moment. Incredible!