David Hubber

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Oct, 2021

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“A Fork in the Sand” by David Hubber

Submitted to Contest #119

Max pushed aside one bush with his left hand, and then another with his right as he sprinted for his life through the deep forest undergrowth. Rays of light from the evening sun shone between the trees, outlining a small ridge in the landscape not far ahead. Surely he could lose them there, if he could just hold out a bit longer. “Stop! Turn yourself in now!” The ever distant cries of his flagging pursuers were still motivation enough to keep running as fast as his legs could carry him. He could feel every pounding beat of his heart, each ...

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“A door ajar” by David Hubber

Submitted to Contest #115

Trigger warning: Addiction, suicide “Julie, get your things ready now, the bus won’t be long here!” “In a minute, dad” - Julie said quietly while rolling her eyes, slumped in the armchair, left hand hanging loose with the right hand holding her smartphone. Mark raised his head as he was packing his suitcase and could glimpse through the small gap in the door; she was at it again, skimming through more pictures on social media on her phone, some of her friends, but many of herself. No doubt checking if anybody had commented on what she wa...

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