Erika Reyes

I’ve always enjoyed writing but I haven’t written in over 10 years. Trying to get my feet wet again.

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Erika Reyes

I’ve always enjoyed writing but I haven’t written in over 10 years. Trying to get my feet wet again.

Writings

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Escape

Erika Reyes

2 min read

The wind blows my hair. I’m standing on the edge again. This time, I make the effort to look down. My stomach twists with fear. I can’t jump, it’s too far down. I see waves crashing against boulders. I look back, and see they’re still coming for me. I must make a choice. Do I stay here and risk being caught by them or do I take the risk and jump?

In a split second, I make my decision. I’d rathe...

Mystery

Getting Out

Erika Reyes

2 min read

I can’t even believe this is actually happening. One minute everything was completely normal. Life was normal. The next, people are running out of their houses just trying to stay alive.

How is it possible that we are actually being invaded? We are fucking America and we are being invaded. How did this happen?

“Lilly! Please grab a bag of clothes and let’s move!” Greg yells at me.

I blink awa...

Action

Losing Our Heart

Erika Reyes

2 min read

I take a deep breath and wipe my tears as I look out the window. I have been sobbing for what feels like eternity. I knew this day was coming. We both did. But it still doesn’t make it any easier.

“Sean! They’re here!” I cry out to my husband in between shuddering breaths.

“Okay, we’re coming.” He says with heavy footsteps.

I turn around and I see Sean holding Sally. I try and take in that be...

Drama

Bedtime Nightmare

Erika Reyes

2 min read

“But I don’t want to go to bed, the man with no eyes is waiting for me in the closet!” cried my seven year old son. For days he’s been stalling at bedtime and trying his absolute hardest to avoid his room at all costs. An extra sip of water here, a trip to the bathroom there, and suddenly our bedtime routine is 30 minutes longer.

It wasn’t always this way. Sam was always a wonderful sleeper but s...

Horror

Mystery