Allan Marshall

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Oct, 2023

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“I didn’t get the job!” by Allan Marshall

Submitted to Contest #230

He remembered his job interview last week, it had been the big hope, if he got this job it would solve so many problems. He had spent days working on his resume, it gelled together almost word for word with the position description. Education requirements were a problem but they were optional for the position. He had tons of experience relevant to the position from his army days. He wasn't good with words, he looked smart in his discharge suit and cropped haircut, perhaps looking a little too military. He sat nervously but bolt upright...

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“No Regrets” by Allan Marshall

Submitted to Contest #220

The emptiness and helplessness Gus felt when he heard the news, his Grandfather had sacrificed so much after both his parents had died. The train journey home was a non event, he had no memory of it. When Gus returned home to Lamont, his sister, Sissy, had arranged everything. The numbness continued, he had no feelings. He had promised he’d walk with grandfather once term holidays were here and he could no longer thole the pleasantries he had been pretending to fain. He slipped away from the crowd. One of their favourite walks meant climbing...

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