Alex Flores

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Sep, 2022

Stories (4)

4 Stories

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“Gender Reveal” by Alex Flores

Submitted to Contest #209

      The slam of the car door instantly cuts off the music coming from the backyard. Slumping into the driver seat, Gustavo waits. Feeling the glare of Gloria’s gaze, he knows this routine. No words at first, just the stare.  He stares ahead through the windshield, knowing Gloria won’t say anything until he does.            Gustavo’s impatience, along with his irritation at Gloria, overtakes him after a few short moments. “Well?&nbs...

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“Tea and Mimosas” by Alex Flores

Submitted to Contest #165

      The tables on the patio are close enough so that the nearby eavesdroppers don’t have to lean to get a listen. The afternoon sun is reason enough for people to wear their sunglasses, hiding their stare from that one table. It’s doubtful those two at the table would notice; they have more pressing matters than some onlookers absorbing their conversation.            Scrolling through her phone, the woman stops on a screen, showing it to the man ...

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“The Exposed” by Alex Flores

Submitted to Contest #163

           Staring out the window makes Scott wonder why he’s in the café in the first place. Multitudes pass by, impossible to spot every individual.  Sitting at his table, Scott notices the hand-holders. The pairs. Those walking together rather than at the same time as others.  A curiosity crosses his mind, at how long some pairs have been coupled. An envious thought enters Scott, thinking how free those pairs are, holding hand on the street.  &n...

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“Calibrated For Two” by Alex Flores

Submitted to Contest #162

           This particular farmers market might be a little further to drive than I would prefer, but they have the freshest herbs and it’s the only place I’ve consistently found tarragon. Although there’s a supermarket within walking distance to my place, it’s a gamble that they’ll have everything I need. Which is another reason why I prefer this farmers market: the selection. There’s a farmers market which would be a shorter drive, but it’s purely produce. Here, I c...

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Author bio

Greetings, everyone! I'm Alex, born and raised in Fresno, California. Getting a BA in English literature and working on my MA, I found this site as a wonderful resource to connect with new and fresh voices. Cheers!