Humble Sparrow

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2023

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“Psychopomp, Day One” by Humble Sparrow

Submitted to Contest #222

The job description might have suggested bringing a vehicle suited for off-roading. Somehow, my sedan survived the overgrown trail with an intact undercarriage. At least I’d brought sturdy hiking boots, which took me safely down a wooded path to a cave. An aging man stumbled out of the shadows and glanced me up and down.“Feminism’s scraping the bottom of the barrel for male-dominated professions to infiltrate,” he huffed. &nbsp...

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“Palimpsest” by Humble Sparrow

Submitted to Contest #219

The first thing she noticed when she tried to move was pains all over. The next thing she noticed when her eyes opened was . . . she had no idea where she was. She sprang from the strange bed in a strange room, and a strange man approached from somewhere in her peripheral vision. He was between her and the door, so she ran for the window. Pushing up one of those old wooden sashes, she thrust her head into scorching heat. Below was nothing but tawny browns and dull greyish greens, wobbling with heat shimmer.&nbs...

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“The Oliver Act” by Humble Sparrow

Submitted to Contest #218

The fizz of beer, bubbles tickling ice cubes. The spiciness of ginger, lime prickling under my tongue. The chill of a copper mug, fingertips hydroplaning over condensation. In other words, a Moscow Mule. Cold, on the back of my neck. “Because Gingers are going extinct,” I answered. “You’re the geneticist; you should know that.” Dr. Kim smiled but waited for more. “I’m 37,” I sighed, making a tick-tick g...

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