Brandon Fredricks

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Apr, 2023

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“W.A.D.E. Corp. the Future of Humanity” by Brandon Fredricks

Submitted to Contest #207

The car radio plays nothing but static after the three-and-a-half-hour drive into the middle of the desert. The mountain range that separates society from the vastness of sand disappeared halfway through my trip. I stopped at the first security checkpoint around that time. It was one man in an air-conditioned booth. He didn't have a name tag, only the W.A.D.E. Corp. logo. I tried to fly in with the scientists, but the la...

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“The Surprise of Death” by Brandon Fredricks

The last time I saw a miracle, I remember it being a pleasant afternoon in a big city. It was a sunny afternoon, and people were enjoying their lunch outside. I remember yearning to feel the sun's rays. It has been a long time since I felt anything, but I will never forget the sun's warmth. I do wonder if it feels different now. Anyways, the man I met that day went by the name Arthur. He first noticed me when we walked in opposite directions on the sidewalk. I thought it strange that he could see me before we were s...

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“Passion or Desperation” by Brandon Fredricks

A smile hangs on Peter’s face. He cannot recall the last time he did not have to force one. One more day, he thought. His excitement for the audition almost hurt. He would finally be able to leave the world of customer service in pursuit of passion. No longer will he have to put on his apron or wear his sweat stained work hat. His apartment will stop smelling of fryer grease and he will not feel embarrassed wh...

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“Speculative Limitations” by Brandon Fredricks

Submitted to Contest #196

An amalgamation of wire, coils, tubes, and metal uses half the floor space of a workshop turned laboratory. A man in dressed in welding gear fuses the final pieces of metal together. Another man wearing a lab coat and welding goggles supervises from behind. Before the last incandescent particles from the welder cool, the welder stands and turns to the scientist. The scientist, Russel, puts his hands on the welder’s shoul...

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