David Knickmeyer

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2023

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“Little Boy Blue” by David Knickmeyer

Submitted to Contest #221

Journal, Day One. I'm not sure I buy into this whole journalling thing. I've tried it before and have never been able to stick with it. But hey, doctor's orders, right? Put down my feelings, what I am thinking and maybe something will come out? It seems unlikely. I mean I'm in a good place. Well, except for that one thing. Okay, let's get that one thing out of the way. Six months ago I started thinking about proposing to Dana. (See, I'm in a good place!) But to get the ring I want? Well, no way...

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“Back to the Beach” by David Knickmeyer

Submitted to Contest #220

The sun was hot, and the walk was a lot longer than I remembered. I finally made it to the cliff edge and found the winding path that led down. It was much as I remembered it except even more overgrown. Tropical foliage pressed on both sides as I made my way down. At my age the decent was a bit treacherous but at last I made it to the edge of the ocean. Now it was just a long walk at the base of the cliff, a sharp turn and I would be at my destination. The beach. Seth and I had done the whole 'final road trip' thing...

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“A Different Kind of Trip” by David Knickmeyer

Submitted to Contest #209

It had been a slow day at the register. The break in the heat meant fewer customers coming in to grab a drink after filling up. As usual there'd been no need to use the grill. Few travelers would stop to order something hot from a gas station and the locals knew better. The bell on the front door jingled. Joe came back to earth with a start. "Can I help you?" he asked, as the man walked up to the counter. The stranger stared at Joe for a moment, then his eyes nervously looked around the store. "Uh, I guess I...

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