Brian Carney

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Dec, 2021

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“The bald sniper” by Brian Carney

Submitted to Contest #281

David walked by his son’s room just in time to hear Rick yell, “I wish this game was easier.”“Having trouble with your game?” David asked, leaning into the room.“It’s impossible,” Rick complained throwing his remote down on his bed. “You’ve only had it for a couple of days, it takes time to learn all the right moves.”“NO, they just made it too hard!” exclaimed Rick in frustration. David walked over to his son’s bed and sat beside him. “So, you wish it was easier to play, without learning all the game's tricks.”“Yes, Charlie from school said ...

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“It was an accident” by Brian Carney

Submitted to Contest #278

Devon felt good and powerful walking down the street toward his girlfriend’s house. He was sure he would get lucky; he was having a momentous week. The head of his gang's name was Tony, but everyone called him Eight for some reason. If you listen to the stories, it was based on the number of bodies he had taken in his life. Not bad for only being 24 years old. Eight had given Devon a special job to do. Last night Devon completed the job and knew Eight would be happy with him and may give him a bonus. &nbsp...

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“Witches Union 106” by Brian Carney

Submitted to Contest #275

It was one of those deceptive days, the sky was clear with a soft blue hue. The sun shone brightly; a few golden leaves fluttered back and forth, still clinging to the tree it used to feed. The wind and ambient temperature did not get the same memo. The cold bit your cheeks and nose as soon as you stepped outside, letting you know that winter was still coming, and the Indian summer day yesterday, was just another of Mother Nature's jokes. She pulled the ...

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“A monster come to light” by Brian Carney

Submitted to Contest #273

I’m not sure when I became self-aware. I was just there, like waking up and having no idea where or who you are. I would fade in and out awareness or waking up. I will explain that later. I became aware one night, night as he slept, I was just a dream to him. I could move now, I sat up in the bed, it was exceedingly difficult to move, the legs were shaky and felt thick, as if they were just asleep themselves. His arms felt as if I was wearing a heavily weighted shirt. I was able to make my way into his office and collapsed into his office ch...

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“A mother's thoughts” by Brian Carney

Submitted to Contest #272

Jenny leaned against the doorway leading to the kitchen, lost in thought as she looked at her son, Lex. His name is Alexander, but he shortened it to Lex when he was twelve. “It just sounds smarter than Alexander.” Lex told his parents; they agreed and began using the new nickname. As Jenny gazed at Lex, she began to reminisce about the pains she had seen Lex through. In two months, he will be 22. He was such a painful birth. She remembered her mother and friends tell her that she will forget all the pain...

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