Duncan Sheppard

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Sep, 2024

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“What Became of Louisa Millingford” by Duncan Sheppard

Submitted to Contest #273

Dougles and Rosey Millingford, an academic couple who live in a cottage on the edge of the south downs in Sussex have always been very keen for their three children to go to university since they were toddlers.  Their daughter Louisa did not make it to university as she was a slow learner, did not do well at school and was completely ignored by her parents.  They almost disowned the poor girl as well as looking down on her.  Instead of going to university, Louisa worked ways of making a living from home, but that still did not...

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“Terror on The Moors” by Duncan Sheppard

Submitted to Contest #272

Penny Limington has recently moved into Somerset Lodge in the village of Kingshill that is located in the moorlands of Devonshire. Somerset Lodge is a typical Georgian double fronted farmhouse with a floor to ceiling sash window on either side of the hall door, and three small windows above that are on the next floor. The interior is more or less like any other double fronted house, but at the same time a little different in other ways. There is the usual layout with a reception room on either side of the hall door, with a large staircase in...

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“A Journey Into The Past” by Duncan Sheppard

Submitted to Contest #271

Victoria is in Wales visiting her daughter Lucy who works in an artisan food shop in Powys. Her visit has come to an end and Lucy's boyfriend Dave drives her to Holyhead as she is getting the train to London to visit her son. On the way to the station, the conversation was like any other conversation when a parent would be leaving a loved one and wouldn't see them for another few months or so.‘So when will we see one another again?’Dave pulls up outside Holyhead railway station, and waits in the car while Lucy walks her mother to the train, ...

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“The Oil Lamp & The Lost City ” by Duncan Sheppard

Submitted to Contest #269

‘Calling Laura. Calling Laura’ says Isaac, the lord mayor of Weymornington‘I am here Lord mayor Isaac’ says Laura looking at the oil lamp chamber.‘Laura as you know winter will soon be falling upon Weymornington. You are the only person that can make sure we are warm’‘What is it you want me to do?‘I want you to go into the New Forest and pick some chickleberries that will make the chickleberry oil’‘When would you like me to do this sir?’‘Chickleberries can only be seen at night and in moonlight. You will be met at the entrance to your house ...

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Author bio

I have published two Reedsy short story prompts. The Oil Lamp & The Lost City and A Journey Into The Past. I mainly concentrate on Irish American genre but with my great interest in doing prompts, it can easily take me into something new and exciting. In 2021, my writing career took a major step forward after I joined the Facebook group writing.ie writers ink whereby my work has been critiqued by published authors and professionals giving me the opportunity to learn new writing skills.