Chloe Gardner

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Dec, 2024

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“4465” by Chloe Gardner

Riiiinnnngggg “Hel-” “I’m sick and tired of this nonsense you keep pulling. You understand the importance of proficiency, yes? Well, you seldom show it. I’m at my wit’s end with your incompetence and I can assure you, if it continues, I-“ “Now who on earth do you believe you’re speaking with, young man? I will not tolerate such blatant disrespect! What is your name?” “…” “Well? Speak up!” “My deepest apologies, Miss, I- I must have dialled the incorrect number. Just a moment please.” “…” “…4495…44…9…5… 65! 4465, you twit! Damn dial pad.” “I ...

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“Tick” by Chloe Gardner

Tick. Tick. Tick.3:58pm. Exactly eight hours and two minutes until the grandfather clock would begin to chime for the second time. He always turned the clock off after it chimed at midnight before bed, turning it back on in time for the chime to ring out at 12pm - an old superstition Lynn possessed in regard to the number of hours on the clock face. Nowadays, he adjusts the settings so that it chimes only those two times every day – still committed to appeasing Lynn’s wishes, but his growing annoyance at the hourly cacophony of noise too muc...

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I'm an aspiring author who just wants to write and improve! I really appreciate anyone taking the time to read my stories :)