Dominic Lapi

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2020

Stories (2)

2 Stories

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“The Living Earth” by Dominic Lapi

Submitted to Contest #82

A tentative step, then another. A reverent silence enveloped the valley as Mygan began her ascent to the stone. The grand chancellor had just finished announcing Mygan’s presence to the eager crowd, a gathering of the four tribes at the base of the valley. Mygan was painfully aware of the soft sounds her bare feet made as she padded up the moss-covered stairs. She felt the weight of 10,000 years upon her shoulders. The Great Festival had lasted one month, and today was the final day. Mygan neared the...

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“Why We Run” by Dominic Lapi

Submitted to Contest #50

The sweat was slick on the nape of Josh’s neck. His extremities burned and ached in defiance of his action, and he was afraid that if he stopped running, he might not be able to start again. The burning sensation his lithe muscles produced was only exacerbated by the midday sun. But despite the pain, he had to go on. He was still three runners behind and nearing the end of the race. The front runner, Adroa, number 55 from Uganda, had been ahead the entire race, at a pace that pushed Josh to his maximum. As Josh willed his legs forward, he ...

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Author bio

I am a concept artist who loves to write. What a nerd.