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Author: The Reluctant Author

The Reluctant Author, a user of words, has spent a lifetime writing words and storing them in notebooks, computer discs, digital files, and has now decided to step out into the light and start sharing some of those words with the world. (The Reluctant Author is Kendra Cooke's pseudonym)
Scarred For Life

Scarred For Life

Ear pressed to the wall, Max held up a hand to silence Gertrude. He concentrated, trying to hear who the mysterious couple in the other apartment were conversing with. Either they knew someone might overhear them and opted to be cryptic, or Max needed a refresher course in English. Gertrude stood in the doorway, hands resting on ample hips, as she scowled at him. “Max, stop snooping on the neighbors.”  “Loose lips sink ships.”  “The war is over, darling.” “Can’t…

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Hidden Worlds

Hidden Worlds

“Add the apple,” Selena hissed. Drake frowned. “Aren’t you supposed to use eye of newt?” Selena glared at him and tossed a handful of herbs into the pot, turning the mixture blue.  “This isn’t a fairy tale, Drake. Now help me.”  Arm outstretched, revealing a phoenix tattoo on his wrist, he obeyed. “I don’t understand how simmering random junk in Mom’s stockpot will get you anywhere.” Not answering, Selena turned the heat off and, outside, tossed the contents against the…

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Puzzling Predicament

Puzzling Predicament

Max growled with frustration. He’d wasted hours trying to solve the stupid, cryptic letter because he couldn’t find any of his friends. Worst birthday ever. About to crumble the paper, he grinned, realizing each line started with an R or an L. A smile tugged at his lips as he plunged headfirst into the labyrinth. At each corner, he turned with unwavering resolve, his pace increasing as his heart raced. The scenery became a blur around him. He rounded the…

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Dragon’s Kiss

Dragon’s Kiss

Bean hugged the saddle with her thighs, urging Flick forward, preparing herself for battle. The wind gusted, and Flick banked to the left, making Bean flatten herself against his blue scales to keep her balance. Ryker’s dagger glinted in the sun as he pursued them, but Flick soared towards the mountain, climbing high into the fog nestled around the peak. Hidden, Bean nocked an arrow, and released it.The arrow soared out and hit Raisin, Ryker’s dragon, marking her with pink…

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