Elliot Moss

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Sep, 2021

Stories (5)

5 Stories

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“Sweet Treats” by Elliot Moss

The alarm rang through the house, startling Marcy to her feet. She hurried to the door, only to find Ariel standing in the threshold. Marcy let out an exasperated sigh and shut off the alarm. "Ariel, you gave me a heart attack. What are you doing?" The ten year old looked up at her and smiled, holding up a frazzled Barbie doll. "I left her in the garden." ...

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“Murder Mystery Party” by Elliot Moss

"Good evening Mrs. Pinkerton! What a lovely dress you have on tonight," exclaimed Councilman Point Dexter. "Oh, why thank you!" Mrs. Pinkerton giggled as she sat at the dining table. "Don't inflate her ego," said Mr. Pinkerton, sitting beside his wife. "Hush now, Sandy. She looks gorgeous!" Ms. Bearington sat across from them, twirling the bracelet on her wrist. ...

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“Home” by Elliot Moss

TW: CONTAINS MENTIONS OF SEXUAL AND PHYSICAL ABUSE, AS WELL AS GORE. BE ADVISED. "It's been a long time since I've been here. In this little, dreary town of Oak Valley, where the sun never shone and the birds never sang. In this house, where the mice didn't dare steal even a nibble of a crumb, for they would be punished just as harshly as the child who begged for dinner.

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“Voicemail” by Elliot Moss

“Hi Mama, hey Dad! I miss you guys! It’s been so long since I’ve been there to see you two, but I promise I’ll visit soon. I’m just having so much fun at school, meeting new people, learning so much. Dad, you were so right, the pizza here is horrible. We’ll have to go to Marienne’s when I get back to eat a proper pizza dinner! Oh, and Mom, how’s Pepper? I found this adorable bed for her, she’s just gonna love it...

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“Tap, Tap, Tapping” by Elliot Moss

I sat in the hard chair, my eyes staring straight forward.  His nails tap, tap, tapped against the table. That's what I could focus on. The nails. Almond shaped and constantly Tap Tap Tapping. They were long and almost elegant. Almost, if he wasn't a terrifying skeleton of a man.  Sweat began to pool against my temple...

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Author bio

Hi, I'm Elliot! I love to write, even though I don't do it as much as I would want. I appreciate thoughts and comments!! Please let me know any ways to improve!