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Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2024
Submitted to Contest #266
Writer's block. Writer's block. Writer's block.Write in blocks. Write in black. Write in blue.Baby blue ............................................. Baby blue, Baby Blue.Once upon a time there was a magic gnome who's name was Baby Blue. He lived with his wife in Agatha's garden, in an upturned sand bucket in her prettiest foxglove flower bed. Legend says the gnome granted a wish to anyone who came to his door. But one wish, and one wish only, no matter the outcome: that was Baby Blue's rule.'How's the writing going?' said Chris as he set do...
Submitted to Contest #264
*This story contains themes of drug use and violence.*BEST MAN / TOP BOYI tapped the microphone. BFF! BFF!'Er, hello? Ladies and gentleman. Your attention, please.'The crowd settled down. They were almost all guests of the bride. There were even a couple of coppers in there, including the bride's brother.'Thanks. Best man, here. Well, I ain't much of a talker, but here goes. Congratulations Leon and Lisa! I first met Leon fifteen years ago. We were down The Crown... Big surprise, yeah? Er, that's a pub by the Hamlets, by the way. It was Apri...
Submitted to Contest #262
(I'm sorry, I accidentally submitted this story to the wrong prompt- supposed to be in 'Write a story set in the hottest day of the year.' But can't change it now! Sorry again! Please consider it for the intended prompt!)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Simon listened to the radio as he washed the dishes. The young weather girl with the soothing voice told him today would be the hottest day of the year, 'tropical', she said, and told him to stay hydrated, and not to stay in the sun for too long...
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