Bob Leask

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Sep, 2023

Stories (2)

2 Stories

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“The Misogynist Ghost” by Bob Leask

Submitted to Contest #221

This is a true story.Nick, Judy and Rob (that's me) were three nerdy strangers studying Computer Science at Curtin university during the 1990s. Living in my family home was not ideal. With two brothers and two sisters it was not only overcrowded but noisy, making study very difficult. So, when Nick advertised for a couple of students to share his rental accommodation I jumped at the chance. Judy was in a similar situation, and after a "get to know you coffee" at the university cafeteria we decided to move in together.

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“Mon pire repas (My worst meal)” by Bob Leask

Submitted to Contest #218

Initially the conversation was light-hearted and chatty, but changed once our meals were served. The were six of us in our group trying out a new Asian style restaurant for the first time and it didn't take long for the complaints to surface. My seafood is overcooked, my calamari is like rubber, my chicken is raw and where are our drinks? I had opted for spring rolls as a starter and after the first bite I discretely emp...

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Author bio

I'm retired now and living the life of a beach bum in Alkimos, a beautiful northern coastal suburb of Perth Western Australia.