Cat Buoncore

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2020

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“By Moonlight” by Cat Buoncore

Submitted to Contest #113

The moonlight leaks through the planks of this ruined house. When the wind blows terribly and the shutters rattle their discontent I watch silver droplets dance across the floor. I have been still too long already, but I cannot bring myself to depart. I have almost been there; I have dreamt that long, cool grove where my brothers stand, proud and tall. The men circle me, here in this desolate place, as I seek my echoes. They walk dangerous roads to avoid my little house. The stillest among them watch me—always from a distance—and speak i...

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“The Endurance” by Cat Buoncore

Submitted to Contest #42

A beautiful ship, The Endurance: long, sleek, and bound for the West Indies with a belly full of much needed trade-goods. Henry didn’t concern himself with the particulars of the cargo; he was off to sea for the first time in his 17 summers, and little mattered as much as that. He arrived early to the bustling port. In the soft light men grunted and stumbled, crates passed from hand to hand, and the wind fluttered rigged sails. Henry spotted The Endurance lashed to the end of the pier. Eager, he lunged forward, colliding with a stout gr...

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