Deirdre Fitzpatrick

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2022

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“The Case of the Saddle” by Deirdre Fitzpatrick

The Case of the Saddle Author: Deirdre Fitzpatrick The ship set sail from Budapest headed West towards Vienna. Maisie was standing on the top deck watching the fireworks burst overhead. This was her third trip to the region, and she was familiar with the local customs, fireworks always saluted the Impresario as she left the port. The captain strode across the deck greeting the passengers and assuring one and all that this would be the trip of a lifetime. The lights faded and complete darkness took over. The ship...

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“The Lease In The Time Of Covid” by Deirdre Fitzpatrick

Submitted to Contest #148

The Lease In The Time Of Covid In March Covid broke out and it seemed like the opportunity for lawlessness burst wide open.  Food shortages, no diapers, people hoarding and landlords showing their teeth.  We had been living in a cute little house in a not so important suburb of Los Angeles for around six years and haggled every year over the legal raise of 75$ a year increase.  The landlord never repaired or made and upgrades then he has the “Hutzpah” to give us an 800 dollar increase or get out when and if C...

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Author bio

Hi. I write about the past as it influences the future. Many of the stories I have were written in my youth and they have been prophetic to say the least. I cover any scars with humor and making the connections for healing broken spirits.