Rebecca Patton
Bio
Ever since discovering Roald Dahl, I wanted to be an author who would delight and move her readers through her stories. I also wrote my debut novel, "Of Demons and Deception" on Amazon.
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His Escape
“Haganto!” Alanus cried as Haganto’s right leg sank to his knee. Animo chirped as Haganto gasped, his hands instinctively placed on the ground to stop himself from falling any further. Thankfully, his foot soon touched solid ground and the earth didn’t swallow any more of his leg.
By Rebecca Patton2 years ago in Fiction
My Vocal Aspirations
With the new year looming ahead, I have resolved to make a few changes this year, especially when it comes to my writing. I admit I did write a decent amount last year, and I even finally got my book, Of Demons and Deception, published on Amazon! However, I know I could have written more, especially here on Vocal, if I just applied myself better. So my first goal is to publish something on Vocal at least once a week. Whether it would be a submission to a challenge or just a small poem, I plan to become a more frequent and consistent writer here on Vocal, if not in general.
By Rebecca Patton2 years ago in Writers
The White Room
Unable to handle his anxious curiosity anymore, Lionel nervously peeked at his new friend. Austin was still sitting while staring at the white wall before him, his arms pinning his knees to his chest. He was chewing the nail on his thumb even though it was already a stub and he seemed to be trembling, despite the white room not being cold at all. And worst of all, Lionel was almost a hundred percent sure that Austin’s breathing had gotten even more erratic and shallow.
By Rebecca Patton2 years ago in Fiction
One Day When I Was a Senior
When coming up with ideas for this prompt, I thought of quite a few stories. Some were unfortunately too short to fit the word requirement, and some that I was afraid would make others embarrassed. Then I remembered something that I believe I only told a couple of people, one of whom was the Vice-Principal. So strap yourselves in, for congratulations you lucky reader, you are in for an interesting tale! Hopefully, I guess it would be up to you whether it is interesting or not.
By Rebecca Patton2 years ago in Chapters
My First Ever Piece
As a child, I remember starting a few stories only to end up not finishing them for whatever reason. It was only when I became an adult that I consistently began to end my stories. However, there is one story that I wrote from my childhood that I was able to finish. It was a very short story, a children’s book in all honesty, but a finished written piece nevertheless.
By Rebecca Patton2 years ago in Writers
Reading "The Star of Kazan"
I don't remember how old I was when I was given a book written by Eva Ibbotson called The Star of Kazan, though I probably was in my preteen years. The one thing I know for sure is that as soon as I read the book, it quickly became my favorite. I reread it constantly, sometimes from beginning to end and other times just some favorite snippets. To this day I occasionally skim through it with a smile.
By Rebecca Patton2 years ago in BookClub
The Uglies Series Review
The Uglies is a young adult dystopian series with a total of four books. It has a satisfying ending without having the characters suddenly act out of character. It also has a love triangle that is not frustrating because, given the circumstances, it makes sense. I highly recommend reading it!
By Rebecca Patton2 years ago in Critique
Where is the Gingerbread Man?. Top Story - August 2023.
In an effort not to groan into his notebook, Detective Grimm grunted instead. For a second he was afraid that the elderly lady in front of him would criticize him for being rude but thankfully, she didn’t say anything.
By Rebecca Patton2 years ago in Fiction
The First Flowers
Back in the day when the world was just starting to come alive, Mother Nature was quite busy. She made the sky, often decorated with clouds during the day and dotted with stars during the night. She made grass for animals to feed on and humans to walk on, as well as trees much taller than her small stature. She created the occasional storms and very recently she made a rainbow to spread light and joy to the earth after the rain.
By Rebecca Patton3 years ago in Fiction
