Brian G

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2022

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“Hey Einstein” by Brian G

Submitted to Contest #137

“Dispatch to 34.” “34. Go.” “34, start responding in the vicinity of the parking lot in front of Lenny’s Market, 1278 Mission Street. We’ve got two calls on a report of a dispute between an employee and a customer.” “34 copy. Show me responding from 11th and Elm.” John put the mic back up on the dash board of his patrol car and looked down at his phone. He was in the middle of writing his wife a text when the call came in. John erased it and wrote in its place: Call just came in. Prob late. Will let you know.  For John, it w...

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“There Is No Try” by Brian G

Submitted to Contest #136

“You’ll never know unless you try.” Mike’s mom said as she stood folding laundry at the kitchen table. “There’s lots of things I’ll never know, even if I do try.” Pleased with his quick response, Mike smiled and started for the hallway. His mom thrust a pile of folded tee shirts into his chest. “Think about it and don’t just leave those shirts sitting on top of the dresser.”  Mike knew his mom was right. But he also knew that if he gave in now, it would feel like her decision and not his to go on the interview. “Than...

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Author bio

I’ve worked as a professional firefighter for the past 18 years in Yonkers, NY. Before that I taught HS English. Married with three young daughters.