Brian Reindel

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2024

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“The Pardon” by Brian Reindel

Submitted to Contest #268

The name of the corner bookstore is Books and Nooks. They serve beverages and baked goods to patrons who enjoy swimming in nostalgia and reading from a rare selection of physical books. They are mostly regulars, like the bearded elderly man who reads old Tom Clancy novels with torn dust jackets and dogeared corners. Or, the young boy who indulges in relished classics: “Treasure Island”, “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” and “Robinson Crusoe”. But I’m not here to visit with them. I’m here to visit with another regular named Isla Miller. I murder...

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“Sweetwater Cafe” by Brian Reindel

Submitted to Contest #267

The neon sign over Sweetwater Cafe buzzed, except for the intermittent tink, tink, tink of the letter ‘S’, flickering in obstinance. Artificial light reflected off raindrops cascading down the parked car’s windshield and streaming channels of water cast shadows over the driver’s face, failing to wash away the anger. Christopher gripped the steering wheel, fierce, knuckles white. His temper scared Melanie. She rubbed her belly. Would he hit her someday? Would he hit their child? “We’ll wait here until the storm passes,” Christopher said, grin...

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Author bio

I write fantasy and science fiction online through my Substack called Future Thief, and I'm also founder of the Lunar Awards, which recognizes and shares the best fantasy and science fiction on Substack. https://futurethief.substack.com I've published two collections of fantasy and science fiction short stories. The first was published through Amazon KDP and is called "The Stars Will Fall". The second was published through IngramSpark under my imprint Red Giant Press and is called "Voices from the Deep".