Bruce Charles

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2020

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“The Secret To Success” by Bruce Charles

Submitted to Contest #51

Ever wondered how writers become successful? C.B., author of the bestselling series Moonlight Quests, shares with Bruce what he believes is his true secret to success. B: So the second book in your Moonlight Quests series is getting released next month. How does it feel to see your series become a bestseller?C.B.: Good.B: Ha, man of few words I see. So let’s get straight to the point then. Do you have any advice to give to writers who want to be successful like you?C.B.: Yep.B: Would you mind sharing them?C.B.: Sure. My advice for those...

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“Public Debut” by Bruce Charles

Submitted to Contest #50

It was a busy day. Men and women kept going in and out of the building, all in a rush to get to somewhere quickly. James sweated as he saw the crowds of people moving in and out. With every person that left the building, it felt to James like three more would walk in. No matter how long he waited, there would be an audience waiting for him. His mom paid no attention to the waves of people surging in, and was completely focused on applying her stage makeup. It was James’s public debut, but to his mother, it was just another one of her many ...

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“6ixes Get Stitches” by Bruce Charles

Submitted to Contest #50

“We know that you were involved, so talk dammit!”Officer Marcus slammed his fist on the table, causing it to shake from impact. The young man who sat across from him was unimpressed and gave no reaction. The suit and military haircut of Officer Marcus contrasted heavily with the man being interrogated, who wore a sleeveless top that showed off his tattoos, and had long hair dyed with multiple colors.Officer Jane, dressed in the same manner as Marcus, stepped up to the interrogation table. “Look, Danny,” Jane said in a soothing voice, “we’re ...

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“Artemis” by Bruce Charles

Submitted to Contest #50

In the dark forest at night, Hunter was by himself. He and his dad were on a camping trip, and Hunter was hating every second of it. Not that Hunter had an issue with camping itself. Usually he looked forward to the annual trips, but this was the summer where he hit puberty and discovered new things about his body.It’s not like Hunter could have explained to his dad why he didn’t want to go, so he begrudgingly left home, telling himself he would wait to do that when he got back. He tried to fall asleep in the tent, but it turned out he could...

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“What Did We Learn?” by Bruce Charles

Submitted to Contest #50

“I can’t believe you would even think about doing this!” a man shouted. The young interracial couple who sat across him cringed from his outburst. The woman next to him was embarrassed and tried to call him down. “George, there’s people around. Can’t we do this some other time?” “Some other time?” George said viciously. “There is no other time, we need to put a stop to this right now.” He pointed at the couple angrily. “I forbid this from happening.” “Dad!” his son protested. “I’m an adult now, you can’t just-” “I’m not going to budg...

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“Playing House” by Bruce Charles

Submitted to Contest #50

Dave woke up and wasn’t sure where he was. When he saw the posters on the walls and the stacks of paperback books, he figured that he had fallen asleep in his treehouse. But aren’t I too old for a treehouse? Dave asked himself. He couldn’t quite remember his age, but after thinking it over, he shrugged. Apparently he was still a kid, and he didn’t give it any more thought. “Hey!” Dave walked towards the entrance and saw a girl around his age at the bottom of the tree. Dave couldn’t remember ever seeing the girl at school or at a neighbor...

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“Tiny Dancer” by Bruce Charles

Submitted to Contest #49

"Do you have what I told you to bring?" the magician asked. I nodded and handed him my phone. Playing on the device was a video of a little boy, laughing and smiling like he was having the time of his life. After all, it was his very own birthday party, and what can be more exciting as a kid? The magician nodded and handed the phone back to me. He closed his eyes and began muttering something under his breath, what I assumed was incantations. When he was done, his eyes suddenly opened, and I saw that they were glowing. As the glow faded,...

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“The One That Gets Away” by Bruce Charles

Submitted to Contest #49

The woman sitting by herself sighed heavily while looking out the restaurant's window. It had rained recently and the droplets could still be seen on the glass, which seemed to be a perfect fit for her mood. Walter, who worked as a waiter, couldn't believe how pretty she was, especially right now. Her hair, makeup, and dress all managed to give her an aura of elegance few could pull off.Walter felt a pang of jealousy towards the date the woman was waiting for. At least he assumed it was a date. He couldn't imagine anyone getting that dolled ...

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