Dave Volpe

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2021

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“The Difference” by Dave Volpe

Submitted to Contest #276

Since last week my days have been…different. As a creature of habit, I started this day the same: Three eggs and two medjool dates. Eat them standing at the counter. In silence. The way I like it. Popping my bubble of peace with any needle of conversation is the same as kicking my knee out from behind as I lift piping coffee to my lips and nails rake a chalkboard. Might as well walk under a ladder and open an umbrella inside because once that bubble pops, forget about it. Day’s a wash. So as far as mornings went, this one was perfect. I...

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“A Place Among the Stars” by Dave Volpe

Submitted to Contest #83

The guide led me off the beach and on to the dock. It jutted into the ocean and at every few feet, a little round hut sat over the turquoise water on a private dock of its own. I peeked over the handrail into the clear water as we walked. A school of clownfish floated alongside at a Sunday pace. “Even the fish are on vacation,” I joked. He chuckled as we stopped at the last hut on the dock, pushing furthest into the ocean. He dangled the key from his fingers. “Your room, sir.” The sun bounced off his white shirt, waving like a flag in the ...

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