Aitch Enfield

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2023

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“Road To Virginia City” by Aitch Enfield

Submitted to Contest #209

Henry DeQuille made his way into the lobby of the Lake House. He untied his kerchief and wiped the grime from his neck, sweaty from spending hours in the hot sun, surveying lots along the Truckee the railroad was offering for sale. Boom times were expected for Reno and people began to clamor for land. “Telegram for you, Mr. DeQuille.” The hotel clerk held out the yellow sheet as Henry made his way to the desk. “It's from Carson City.” “Thanks, Joe.” He took the telegram from the clerk's ink stained hand, fished a nickel out of his vest f...

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“The Wagon Incident” by Aitch Enfield

Submitted to Contest #204

Willie just couldn't shake the feeling that someone was following him. It made him feel uneasy. Every so often he stopped his horse and scanned the barren landscape. Was that a cloud of dust in the distance? He stood in the saddle and focused on the road stretching in front, then behind him. Was there a rider or riders heading towards him? He saw nothing, only a jackrabbit darting across the trail, and a vulture circling above. "Ah, just a dust devil," he said to himself. Somehow he wasn't reassured.Something always seemed to bother Willie. ...

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