Cynthia Booker

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2021

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“Southern Son” by Cynthia Booker

Submitted to Contest #99

Southern Son by Cynthia Booker The Southern son shielded his eyes and gazed up toward the blistering Southern sun. Ben hoped that if he followed its slow, relentless arc across the sky, he would find his way out of this God-forsaken marsh. He was confused by recent events that put him in this predicament, but the will to survive drove him to action. Wielding a long, sturdy stick, he followed an animal path, steadily sweeping the ground ahead for snakes soaking up the sun, or other critters hidden in the tall grasses. He figured all s...

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