Brian Carney

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Dec, 2021

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7 Stories

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“A deer, a sign, and a tree” by Brian Carney

Submitted to Contest #284

PROLOG:           The buck emerged from the line of pine trees sniffed the warm fall air for any danger. He then strode across the mist covered, grassy field eyeing the weeds growing along the fence line. As he chomped on the weeds and grasses that grew along the wire fence, next to the road, it failed to notice the Timber Rattlesnake that had been resting in the weeds as well. When the buck’s hoof stepped on the rattler, the snake struck out and bit the leg, once and again. The buck rea...

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“A drink with friends” by Brian Carney

Submitted to Contest #283

Connor sipped his beer, doing his best to console his friend Keith, who had just had his divorce finalized today. He hadn’t planned on Keith getting so drunk so quickly. Tim and Bob were no help, they were getting just as trashed, sitting next to Keith at the bar. Connor nursed his beer, while he fingered the pill in his shirt pocket, he was a little frustrated, he had other plans for tonight when Bob called and begged him to come out with them.  Just as he began to formulate a reason for an early exit, he felt someone fill the sea...

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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.   ...

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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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