Charlie Ardiccioni

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2021

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“Through the Window” by Charlie Ardiccioni

Submitted to Contest #97

I jump out the window at full speed, eyes closed. Forget falling down a rabbit hole or going through a looking glass. I blink, suddenly feeling like I’m falling. I feel myself wake up in the same way one wakes from a dream where the floor vanishes beneath them and I find myself looking at myself in a mirror. I instinctively look down at the prosthetic breasts and the dress I’m wearing. Yeah…no. I’m getting pants. “Miss!” I cringe, and resist the urge to say “no”. “Yes?” I ask as the maids continue to apply make-up and jewellery. The je...

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“Cabin in the Woods” by Charlie Ardiccioni

Submitted to Contest #95

I stare at the the cabin in the woods— my cabin in the woods— and then at the key in my hand. I look back at the cabin— my cabin— and just…stare for a while. I bought a freaking house. I, a person who works with computers and requires Internet to do said work for a living, bought a cabin in the freaking woods. Why!? I sigh, shaking my head as my brain reminds me of my decade long urge to runaway from everything, and enter the cabin. It’s cozier than I thought it would be considering the price. I enter the cabin— my cabin. Dust dances through...

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“I Need You” by Charlie Ardiccioni

Submitted to Contest #94

I lean on Will as he continues writing his report. I lean in closer to figure out what report it is. It seems to be about our most recent case. “All work and no play makes for a dull boy, William~” He gives me a look, “I’d have less work if you did your own reports, Kevin.” I smile and gently push myself off him, “Why would I that when you can do that better? And quicker. I’m the fighter and you’re the pencil pusher…” I smile and poke his cheek, “…and we’re both human, so we need to eat.” Will glances at his wristwatch and frowns. It’s l...

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