D.C. Reed

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2022

Stories (17)

17 Stories

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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 ages. Please stay calm and keep your hands interlocked on the back of your head. Failure to do so…” Shinny shoots off into the roof....

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“Rest” by D.C. Reed

Submitted to Contest #149

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, Victoria should have just gone home. Bought the bus ticket, went home to Omaha, and regrouped. Instead, she spent two days fighting to ge...

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Author bio

I love telling stories that make people ponder and engage. Stories to bring a little extra joy to your day.