Billy Edaem

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2021

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“For Reasons Unknown” by Billy Edaem

“Mr. Boehm, you have been brought before the disciplinary committee today upon concerns of a breach of conduct regarding ethics code 11.24a. The committee will conduct an extensive review into your professional activity in the workplace, as well as your moral standing within the community. At this time, we will hear any opening remarks you may have in regard to the complaint, or complaints received that you wish this committee to consider during our investigation.” Dr. Wurley, the chairperson of the committee stated. &...

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“Make it Right” by Billy Edaem

Submitted to Contest #278

I always knew my father to be a decent man. A good man. A well-intended man. He was simple, but in a charming kind of way. He was fly paper to the lost soul. A man who breathed life into another just by being present. That’s how I always knew James “Jimmy” Rush. It’s why being sat down outside the hospital room that evening and being told my father was dying by a very matter of fact spoken doctor felt so foreign. No body was matter of fact around my father. In fact, the economy of words was lost o...

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“Wicked Records” by Billy Edaem

Submitted to Contest #277

“Replenish the discount crates up front. They took a hit after The Wonder Years album release on Thursday.” The Manager said. Local bands releasing new albums was about the only time this old shop had more than a handful of customers in an entire shift. The manager had bought out all of the records from two pawn shops a few towns over and used that to start his inventory. Trouble was the care of these records was less than stellar. Dust resided on and in every crate while the entire left side of the store s...

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Author bio

Writing has always been on outlet for me. After 35 years, I've finally started to share my stories. Consume others. And learn from other creatively driven people.