Daniel Stuart

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Dec, 2024

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“gift of the red vial” by Daniel Stuart

I groan as a knock on my door wakes me from my well deserved nap. The tips from my third 15 hour shift in a row fall out of my pocket as I turn over and pull my old blanket over my shoulder. Another set of knocks chases away my chance to fall back asleep and I sigh as I get to my feet. "I swear this better be important." I grumble as I unlock my door, the cold air of a winter night flooding into my one-bedroom apartment as it swings open. "Good evening Mathew, I'm sorry to bother you so late." One of my new neighbour says, passing me a small...

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“The price” by Daniel Stuart

Submitted to Contest #280

Trigger warning: Suicide/self harm, physical violence, gore and or abuse.Steve pushed the ladder off the bridge, the sound of metal on metal piercing the quiet of the night. It had taken months of hard work to get to this point but now, now it was time to reap the rewards. "Please don't make me do this." Steve pleaded, the last of his words punctuated by a splash as the ladder hit the water below. "You knew this was the price when you took the deal Steve." I said forcing him over the guard rail. "I held up my end of the bargai...

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