Colby McHugh

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Sep, 2023

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“Math & Malls (& Mom)” by Colby McHugh

Submitted to Contest #216

Nick couldn’t believe his mom was driving him to his first date. Not just with Molly, his hugest crush, but his first date…ever. And his own mother had to be the one to get him there. Fourteen was a rough age for socializing, but Nick figured he should probably be grateful he had a mom who’d even allow him to go on a date in the first place. Ryan Swindall, from their neighborhood, said his parents forbade him based on religious reasons so yeah, Nick knew it could be worse.  His mom was ecstatic when he asked for advice ...

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“The Cozy Void” by Colby McHugh

Submitted to Contest #215

A deep rumble off in the distance interrupted Marlowe’s brutal rendition of “He’s So Vain” with a sour note. She already couldn’t sing a lick, but that didn’t bother Edie one bit. Edie was kind like that, just enjoyed listening to her soulmate’s voice, and still did after forty beautiful years together. The rhythmic rocking of their houseboat brought an ease to the sunset they were watching. About three and a half glasses of wine in, Edie in particular was feeling buzzy and relaxed. “Storm’s comin’,” Edie said as she kicked back in her sea...

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