Brian Mossa

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Apr, 2023

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“Scent Memory” by Brian Mossa

Submitted to Contest #209

The car still had his smell in it. It reminded her of the times she would jump in the back seat, and he’d head out of town to a meadow or hiking trail where she would be free to chase sticks and her Lulu ball under the sun. Sometimes Honey Dear would come with them. She and Man would bring a picnic; tossing small bites of summer sausage or baby carrots at Lulu while she sat, panting, on the blanket with them. His scent was faint. It was difficult to separate from the flood of other smells: the hot air blowing through the vents, bringing i...

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“Someplace” by Brian Mossa

Submitted to Contest #199

It starts with a slight nod. Two men, passing each other on the street—both of a similar build, similar height, around the same age—accidentally make eye contact. One man gives one of those automatic, nods you give to strangers to be polite. The other mumbles a hello. They both continue on their way. And then, simultaneously, they halt. A whiff of familiarity has been detected. The man wearing the hat turns to look back and sees the man with glasses turning to look back at him. Two weird half-smiles form on two puzzled faces. Neither man has...

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Author bio

Brian lives with his wife and two sons. There is also a dog, and two cats.