Clay Huston

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2023

Stories (2)

2 Stories

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“Two Birds, One Sister” by Clay Huston

Submitted to Contest #252

Content warning: Some adult language“So sorry for your loss, dear.”Rude much? I’m in the middle of something. Do I know you? Oh. Cathy Talbert. Mom and dad’s neighbor. Honey, that black dress isn’t as slimming as you think it is. Aren’t you like, in your 60s? Dress your age. And size. Don't you know this room is for family? There’s even a sign. Like, why are you in here?“What’s that?” I say. So annoying.“So sorry dear. You must be inconsolable”Oh no. A hand. She’s going to touch me. How do I get her to go away? “Thanks for coming, Cathy. I’m...

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“Origins of a Life Story” by Clay Huston

Submitted to Contest #250

Content warning: This story contains depictions of substance abuse and domestic violence.—————-Max’s eyes shoot open. His room is dark, except for a light from outside that is flashing against the Star Wars wallpaper of his bedroom wall. On, off. On, off. On, off. The Millennium Falcon appears, then disappears with every flash. A horn sounds at a rhythmic pace. Beep, beep, beep, beep.He rolls over and peeks out the top pane of his first-story bedroom window. Outside, illuminated by the lights of a rusty, crew-cab Ford pickup, is Max’s dad, D...

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Author bio

Used to flying choppers in the Army. Now I write.