Clay Sisler

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2024

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“Windows in Time” by Clay Sisler

Submitted to Contest #285

I rushed inside and slammed the door behind me as I escaped the cold. Unopened mail littered the floor, the unmistakable mess of a man who hadn’t been home for quite some time. The house was as cold as a freezer. I kept my coat on as I adjusted the thermostat. I started the heat and smelt the dust burn as the heat began to waft through the vent. Satisfied, I passed by the living room where the furniture sit covered by white sheets, past the closed door of the first floor bedroom, and made my way into the dark kitchen. I flipped on the light...

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“The Will to Live” by Clay Sisler

Submitted to Contest #265

The time in the upper right hand corner of the dully lit computer screen read: 4:50 p.m.He mindlessly clicked back to his email feigning to appear busy for the next ten minutes of this familiar end to the week. Another glance: 4:51 p.m.He scrolls through his email, the rolling black ball of the red mouse ever so quietly screeching with each finger stroke. Click.A sinking feeling of dread filled his chest as he reads: Get prepared for your trip! Countdown to vacation time: 18 hours, 12 minutes, 15 seconds, 14, 13…He checked the time agai...

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