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Deric Behm

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2022

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Mind Palace (Pt.2)

Deric Behm

When did it start? When did it end? When should I have said, “let him decide,” and not back down? Or should I have known better? Another hit from the blunt. It's the third one and I receive another text from Reggie. R: Why do you even care, Dionna? Why do you put up with me? Drunk again. D: How much have you had this time? R: Not enough. D: Drink water. It's about thirty minutes before I receive a response. “I'm fine.” They usually are. It's the same thing once again. They’re quietly sitting down watching televis...

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Happy Holidays, right?

Deric Behm

Sometimes it can all just happen at once. The loss of a family member, the abuse of a friend, the curiosity about your future, and worst of all, the holidays are just around the corner. Christmas. Alright. I've started to become a little more open. Some call it alternative. Others would say sacrilege in one's belief. Likely most would now call someone like me pagan, or witch. Would that actually matter? Sitting in the car, looking at my parents house, and wondering if I should keep driving. My pitbull jumps on my lap giving me a lick acros...

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My Apologies. (Pt. 1)

Deric Behm

Submitted to Contest #282

“I'm just so fucking sorry.” It should have been since before college. Likely in a past life I should also apologize. Let's be honest. It was likely I screwed this up more than once. Yet we still keep coming back to one another smiling, making each other cry, and getting mad at one another. At the end of the day we hug, kiss, and say, “See you next time?”“Of course.” We connect with one another. We feel one another. We smell each other to comfort ourselves. We use our past experiences to make excuses as to why we're lazy. We slowly unders...

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How Volcanoes Form

Deric Behm

Submitted to Contest #161

My grandfather used to tell me, “All the burden you carry in this world is like holding a bunch of stones. At some point you'll be buried beneath the weight." He would tell this to me everyday, and finally end our conversations saying, "You might as well carry the whole damn realm." Grandpa never made since to me when I was growing up. He made even less sense after my father "inherited" the family business. Mom would talk about our grandparents. Somedays it sounded as though she was defending them. Trying to explain the different era they g...

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Just One More Time.

Deric Behm

Submitted to Contest #154

"We're running out of time!" Fifty-seven seconds left. "Of course, we're running out of time. You always seem to be running out of time when you try and stop a bomb it’s stomping a Bomb 101." Paul kept up with Calvin as they jumped to the sub-level floor. "Remember, pull the wires from their ports. Blue, yellow, purple, then green in that order." Calvin mumbled to himself as they landed on the floor. "Fifth door on the left. About thirty seconds left." Thirty-six seconds left. The corridor seemed endless by the time they reached the door....

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Next Step

Deric Behm

Grasslands. One of the largest fields in the lands which were once called Montana. Telia stood in the middle of the field taking in the sun's heat. Her sweat rolling down her body making the shirt cling against her body. Engineering work would have to wait. The parts for the skyship wouldn't arrive until the day after and there was no other work needed to be done. A few free days to absolutely do nothing. "Really wish business wasn't so slow," said Telia. "Might have to charge them triple." Telia returned to the grassland after f...

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Rewind

Deric Behm

Now… They sat on the living room sofa. Keith looked to the fireplace. Beth held her hands together looking to the ground. "So, it's decided then?" Ten minutes ago… "How is this my fault," yelled Beth. Papers flew into the air as the landed in every direction. Keith looked around feeling guilty. He didn't make the mess, but knew he was responsible. Beth's faced almost seemed to be in anguish trying to hold back any emotion at this moment. He stood and began picking up the papers. Two minutes ago… "All I'm saying," yelled ...

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Wander Through the Woods

Deric Behm

Submitted to Contest #143

The blowing wind that flows between the trees almost guiding the leaves to their fallen destination. Fall is finally arriving and preparations for the Autumn Equinox is nearly complete. Tomorrow evenings festival will be the beginning of the season and height of the wilderness' beauty. The colors of orange, yellow, red, and brown somewhat enhance the majesty of the area. Today is not my time to admire such wonders. My current objective is to gather fruit. "I still need to gather another dozen before I can head book," I say to the chip...

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Comfort Zone

Deric Behm

Submitted to Contest #142

You’ve likely heard a similar story. There’s a place that you always seem to find comfort and relaxation. Something that could be considered a sanctuary or a safe haven. A place that helps through difficult times. Sorry, my mind likes to wander. “The rule of three.” Have you heard of it? Not sure what it means but it has something to do with these specific connections throughout the day. For me it was a library, the librarian, and an umbrella. I suppose I’ll tell you how all three fit in to just one day. Jobs are always hectic. Sometimes we...

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Author bio

I have a good life. Family who have helped me through my good and worst moments. Friends who helped me in finding myself. One thing that they have all helped me realize have been many things. The one thing that always stood out that I've seen has been one thing. Inspiration.
It comes in many ways. I'm inspired by the challenges I've faced. Inspired by the conflicts and how they're settled, the ideas we create and the ripple effects that follow. The thought of an idea that can create the world's we read, the shows and movies we watch, and the lore of places that helped us become who we are today.
I'm inspired to always keep moving. To always keep going forward. There are times when we take a break, a little longer than we should, but that doesn't we stop or give up. If you're inspired by something or someone then take the leap, and hopefully you have family and friends to help along the way.