D.C. Reed

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2022

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“280” by D.C. Reed

The following is part of the official transcript of the People v.s. William Devin Jones. Outside of offending passages, this is how it was transmitted via social media on the day of the trial in accordance to all laws including ADMT 1.6 of the First Amendment which states: To protect the honor and sanctity of truth, debate, and speech, all communications, digital or otherwise, must be communicated in ...

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“The Other Side of Civil” by D.C. Reed

I would say it started when we were young. Brothers. Destined to fight over anything. To compete over everything. But now, now brotherly conflict seems silly. As I sit here, hiding behind a building, as bullets whizz around me. Brother against brother, wondering how we got here.  Raised on the land. That’s what my dad had always called it. Raised in the great outdoors. The farm. The life. We shot together...

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“Choiceless” by D.C. Reed

You don’t rob a bank every day, but it is always special. The rush of adrenaline. The taste of fear and anticipation, from the patrons and yourself. Everyone wonders the same few things: What’s about to happen? Will help come? Will I make it out of here alive? Those were the questions Samantha asked herself every time her family started one of these.  “Ladies and gentlemen. Boys and Girl. Children of all ...

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“Rest” by D.C. Reed

There were no two ways about it. This situation was the worst thing that could have happened. Fired from the tour, gear stolen, and with less than two dollars to her name.  “I should have got the bus ticket… Went home.” That was all Victoria Ash could think to herself. With the benefit of hindsight, that course was obvious. After she was unceremoniously tossed from the band she founded,...

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Author bio

Father, writer, musician, husband. Not always in that order, but if people asked me what I do, that is what I say. I love writing and telling stories that make people ponder and engage. Stories that I hope can bring a little extra meaning or joy to your day. For more of my work please check out: https://critthoughts.com I have two published works: Jumped https://www.amazon.com/dp/0692375252?tag=&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1 Trial https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096KV82BB?tag=&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1