Anton Bulatao

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2021

Stories (4)

4 Stories

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“The Cage of Uncertainty” by Anton Bulatao

Submitted to Contest #95

It is over, the Hegemony is finished. Generations of resistance have culminated in the emperor's despotic rule being overthrown. Where he and his supporters are now is no longer a concern. As far as anyone knows, they have completely disappeared from the face of the map. However, Abigail Finch now faces a conundrum. That being on what to write. For years, she had supported the underground resistance movement as a writer. Creating leaflets and writing articles to support the cause was her bread and butter. Every day she would commit to rall...

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“New Horizons” by Anton Bulatao

Submitted to Contest #89

The ocean gale sweeps across the coast, a refreshing breeze that mixes well with the bright morning sun. The vibrant flags of Sarissina flutter in the wind, displaying the kingdom insignia of the sun for all to see. "I do not approve of this venture, Leia," Marcus muttered underneath his breath. He had woken up early and packed quickly. Marcus was not a morning person, but experience has taught him how to move quickly whenever Leia makes her mind. "Relax Marco, we're coming prepared this time," Leia was as jovial as ever. The fact that s...

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“Bloom” by Anton Bulatao

Submitted to Contest #86

The sun on my face, the wind in my hair, and the grass beneath my feet. The song of birds in the trees, and the laughter of children in the park. *Clang!* The collision echoes throughout the metallic halls, reverberating off the panels and empty beams that make up the corridors. *Clang!* ... *Clang!* The thrumming of power underneath the walls gives way to the irregular pounding within the facility. The origin found within the lifeless labyrinth of cold concrete and sterile paneling, across the halls of inactive terminals and display...

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“Among the Gutters” by Anton Bulatao

Submitted to Contest #85

That's the thing about this city. When you look past the fame and glamour, it's no different from any other of its kind. The people up top live in luxury afforded to them by their bloodlines and maintained by connections and wealth. Those below are forced to scrape by and are looked down upon for it. Any attempts to escape or advance are stamped down. I doubt the guards looking for me even know why I am to be arrested. If experience has taught me anything, it's that the enforcers in places like this are either desperate for employment or j...

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