David Reynders

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Apr, 2023

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5 Stories

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“The Tag Team Sidekick” by David Reynders

Submitted to Contest #195

I've been the sidekick for as long as I can remember. It's not that I'm not talented, but I prefer to stay away from the spotlight. That's why I was excited when I was approached by Jake "The Hammer" Johnson, a professional wrestler, who needed a tag team partner. Jake "The Hammer" Johnson, is a force to be reckoned with in the ring. He's big, strong, and knows how to put on a show. I've watch him for years and I've seen him take down some of the toughest opponents out there. But as much as he loves the attention, I'm happy to stay in the ba...

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“Dreams of their Ancestors” by David Reynders

Submitted to Contest #195

The elders of the Native American tribe gathered around the newly constructed casino, marveling at its grandeur. "It's been a long time coming," said Chief Running Elk. "But it was worth it." "Aye, that it was," agreed Medicine Woman White Feather. The younger members of the tribe were excited to see their dreams come to fruition, but the elders remembered the struggles of the past. "Remember when we started this venture thirty years ago?" asked Running Elk. "There were so many obstacles in our way, but we never gave up." "Aye, we ...

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“The Ballad of David and Sarah” by David Reynders

Submitted to Contest #195

David had always been the type to downplay his own achievements. Even when he received praise from others, he would brush it off and attribute his success to luck or help from others. It wasn't until he started working with a new mentor, a successful businesswoman named Sarah, that he realized the importance of recognizing and taking credit for his own accomplishments. Sarah would often ask him about his recent successes, and David would struggle to come up with anything noteworthy to share. One day, Sarah sat David down and asked him to...

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“It's Hardly Brain Surgery” by David Reynders

Submitted to Contest #194

The Schow family lived in a nice suburb outside of Salem, Oregon. The streets were cobbled with small stones, and a few roadside stores that have been selling goods for generations. The town was filled with wooden homes and small plots of land that people used for farming. There were hills and apple orchids on the outskirts of town. The rolling hills were covered in long grass and wildflowers. Apple trees lined the outskirts of town, and the scent of blossom filled the air in the springtime. The night skies were clea...

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“A Deadly Favor” by David Reynders

Submitted to Contest #193

Jarome and Jesse had dreamed about attending the University of North Carolina since they moved to Charlotte when they were young boys. They grew up next door to each other and were best friends in high school. Jarome and Jesse worked hard throughout high school, both earning top grades and participating in various activities. Jarome was an avid basketball and soccer player, and he volunteered his time to help the local Boys & Girls Club. Jesse was a member of several clubs at school, including the student council, debate team, ...

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