Christopher Doriott

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2021

Stories (4)

4 Stories

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“Truthful Lies” by Christopher Doriott

Submitted to Contest #88

Two hundred million dollars, and that was after Uncle Sam received his cut! Dennis Wilderbee sighed, shook his head, and tucked his Powerball ticket into his wallet. He knew he would not win but the fantasy of it was very intriguing. Even a man such as himself, seventy pounds overweight and balding, could land any number of beautiful women with that kind of money. After replacing the wallet into his inner pocket he tugged at his jacket. He hated wearing suits. They were always binding and pinching, especially around his waist, but toda...

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“An Ancient Awakening ” by Christopher Doriott

Submitted to Contest #86

She opened her eyes and saw only darkness. She was comfortable and warm within a strange bed but she could not allow herself to become complacent. She was in the unknown and must not betray her waking to potential prying eyes watching from the shadows. Cool air filled her lungs as she steadied her breathing and concentrated on remaining still until her eyes adjusted. Gradually her sight returned and the darkness retracted. She was in a room, but the room was unlike any she had ever known. Both the walls and ceiling appeared to be of a...

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“An Odd Fishing Trip” by Christopher Doriott

Submitted to Contest #86

During the past twenty years of living in southern Texas I have made the discovery that we have two seasons throughout the year, hot and super hot. But at least there is a way to determine the signs of the changing seasons. My wife often points out the signs of spring to me whenever her mountain cedar allergies kick into high gear. However, the same thing cannot be said about the seasons of my childhood years growing up in northern Wisconsin. Northern Wisconsin has one year-long season, which was usually as cold as the heart of the head-c...

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“A Special Calling” by Christopher Doriott

Submitted to Contest #86

She just stood there, emotionless and figuratively invisible as people acted oblivious to her existence while carrying out their own agendas. Her small fists held out a bouquet of white lilies in an attempt to persuade passersby to purchase the multitude of flowers on her small display stand. Although the park was unusually busy Christian doubted she would even be able to conduct a single sale. The woman seemed to lack any charisma, any personality at all. Then why was he so fixated on her?He had been studying her, perhaps even mesmeri...

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Author bio

I am a 40 year old Air Force MSgt living in San Antonio, TX. I have a wonderful family consisting of my wife, daughter, and son. I am in the mist of writing my first novel and have the initial draft complete but as everyone on this site likely knows that is when the real work begins.