David Antoine

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2021

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“Woggletog” by David Antoine

Submitted to Contest #86

The story starts in the village of Avzendorzen, which you’ll probably be wanting to look up on a map, but don’t bother because it’s too small, or else it’s known by another name, but anyway, I’ll just have to describe it for you:  It’s a magical little village set in a magical little valley in the majestic Gronfinronfingrong Mountains, and all around it is forest and rivers, rivers and forest, and you have to walk half an hour through mud and muck to get to the next village, which is where there’s a dentist office and a supermarket th...

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“Roses” by David Antoine

Submitted to Contest #85

  There was something about Gérard’s eyes that Marie-Claude didn’t like, but she had never brought herself to look at them long enough to figure out what it was. As she stood at the altar, though, with the slightly-too-squeaky voice of the priest grating her ear, and the eyes of a hundred relatives and complete strangers searing into her, it occurred to Marie-Claude what it was: Gérard’s right eyeball, and only his right eyeball, had a single, spidery vein that ran from the inside corner of his eye to his iris. This was the first time s...

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“Episodic Memory” by David Antoine

Submitted to Contest #79

I’ve been standing on the curb outside baggage claim at BWI for 25 minutes, waiting for my brother, Gerald. The air feels brisk but not unpleasant, and I’m reminding myself that Gerald’s tardiness is most likely not an indication of rudeness or disrespect, but rather a symptom of a life in chaos. According to Google Maps, it’s currently a 22 minute-drive from his house in Ellicott City to the airport. Although he is a pathologically conscientious driver, he should be here by now, even if he didn’t leave his house until I called to say that...

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Author bio

Hullo reedsies, my name is David, and I'm a researcher for an initiative that fights for collective land rights. I'm a geographer by training, but a writer at heart. I'm trying to explore the short story as a more approachable outlet for creative expression, and am here to write as much as to read. I appreciate any feedback you might care to share, even if it's scathing!