Benjamin Togate

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2022

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“This must be a mistake” by Benjamin Togate

Submitted to Contest #148

The force of the ball pulses through the whole building. Like an earthquake is happening, grandmas china bursts, family pictures tear from the wall and the whole family screams in horror. “They are here!” the father yells. His eyes shoot across the room rapidly. He is scared but tries to contain himself, tries to appear strong. His duty as a father is to protect his family. They were not supposed to be here this quick. They said they’d still have time to move. This must be a mistake. Or was it his mistake to stay? Was it too late now? Wo...

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“Strong like a Hero” by Benjamin Togate

TW: mentions of mental health, abuse, suicide attempt “I got you, bad boy!” Thomas was giggling, gasping for air. “Okay okay” he yelled “I give up! I give up! Take back the money.” He held his tiny hands up in defeat. I removed myself from my malicious tickle-attack and grabbed the cloth bag that held “Momo, the bear”, that actually was a dog, a few legos and some of Thomas’ prized metal cars. I stood up and towered high over that little boy, staring down with disgust. “Next time, you won’t be so lucky” I growled “then I will put you ...

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Author bio

I've been a writer "at heart" all my life but only in 2022 I decided to give it a serious go. We'll see how that goes. I write short stories in English to be part of a wider community but it is not my first language.