Andrew K Langley

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2021

Stories (2)

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“Defying Death” by Andrew K Langley

Submitted to Contest #255

Earlier this afternoon I rewatched Evel Knievel jump his motorbike over a ravine. I fast-forwarded through countless minutes of build-up, audience predictions, and the man himself getting ready to launch through the air. After all, I already knew the ending.The headline running across the bottom of the screen boasted an overused, unoriginal alliteration:“Death-Defying Daredevil”The few seconds of footage showing Evel flying through the air raised my heart rate a tick or two. But I’m not here to tell you about an underlying heart condition. I...

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“A Table For Two” by Andrew K Langley

Submitted to Contest #234

A fake floral arrangement and low-burning stubby candle at the table’s center awaited their only patrons of the night. The Bradleys took their seats across from one another, placed the table napkins on their laps, and exchanged warm smiles. “Not bad, eh?” Charlie asked his wife. “Not bad at all,” Mary agreed, “and what do we have here?” She picked up the wine bottle by its neck and spun it around, holding it at arm’s length by the candle’s waning flame for further inspection. “Cabernet sauvignon, from Chile,” she read, “Ooh la la!” “Vintage...

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Author bio

From Bogota to Thai Nguyen to ATL... English language teacher by day, writer by night. I am (not) Batman.