Conrad De Jesus

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2024

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“Tumakbo Ka!” by Conrad De Jesus

Submitted to Contest #235

“Run for your lives boys!” The sound of the headmaster’s shrill words echoed across the grassy field. “Or you’ll be seeing me at three o’clock!” Father K’s deafening voice on the loudspeaker caught Freddy by surprise causing the twelve-year-old to drift off the dirt track. A quick nudge by his best friend’s elbow helped correct the wayward course. Arnel, a step to his right, drew Freddy’s attention with a look of concern that mirrored his own. The moment however, evaporated as the two were overcome with laughter, a hysterical yet natural res...

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“A Crime of Compassion” by Conrad De Jesus

Submitted to Contest #234

Being an animal rights activist isn’t always what it’s cut out to be. Sure, the work is exciting. After all, how often does one get to say that sneaking onto factory farms and slaughterhouses in the dead of night is in their skill set? Makes for a great CV if you ask me. It’s the getting caught part that has its downside. Take my case, for instance. I had spent the last thirteen months placing hidden cameras in these types of facilities in order to document animal cruelty. And by that, I mean the absolute worst of the worst. I won’t go into ...

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Author bio

I am new to the writing world (as of December 2023) but felt the urge to write a novel about my family's experience in the Philippines during WW2.