Eric M

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2020

Stories (5)

5 Stories

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“Some Days Are Longer than Others” by Eric M

Submitted to Contest #59

The alarm blared and he awoke. He threw the sheets off and slipped his feet into a pair of slippers. After breakfast, he washed his face, brushed his teeth, and dressed in his usual grey suit and deep blue tie and then promptly left his suite. He spared no glance in the mirror, for it would be the same as the previous thousands of times.He stepped out into the hallway and walked to the elevator. He pushed the button and waited. It opened up showing no other occupant. He stepped in and rode the elevat...

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“The New Neighbor” by Eric M

Submitted to Contest #58

Bert waved his fob at the panel and managed to open the apartment entrance without dropping the groceries he held in his arm. The tip of his shoes incidentally caught the bottom of the entrance’s carpet and ruined his elation at having juggled his way in. Before he fell on his face, a pair of hands grabbed him and kept him upright. A short, stout man had caught him, and by extension saving his groceries from serving as crash pads.“Whoa,” said the stranger. “That was a close one.”Bert chuckled in relief. “Yeah, thanks.&nbs...

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“Here we Go” by Eric M

Submitted to Contest #50

It was hard to comprehend the path he took to get to this point. He lived life much akin to a log coasting down a river. Wherever it went, there he would go. As long as he could live life in comfort and his conscious was clear, it was all good. “Competitor #5, please come to the check-in table,” blared the PTA system. His number call shocked him out of his revelry. He half ran, half walked in his sandals. The large gym hosting the tournament was filled with dozens of competitors, supporters, and spectators. ...

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“From a Proud Father” by Eric M

Submitted to Contest #48

You were going to be special. I told everyone that listened. Way back when you were born, I could sense greatness in you. Every father is going to say that, but I knew deep in my bones, blood and guts that the world was going to know your name. It was 1:00 A.M. in the morning before you came into this world. The doctor said it was the third longest labor period in the hospital. You didn’t want to leave. Too bad your mother thought otherwise.It might surprise you to learn that despite the trouble you g...

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“Once More, with Feeling” by Eric M

Submitted to Contest #46

He starred blankly at the computer screen. The blinking cursor was a constant reminder of how little progress he made during the 67 minutes he sat in front of his desktop. He took off his glasses and rubbed his eyes. He grabbed his cup of tea to sip and grimaced. The tea had grown cold before he drank any. He stood up and stretched before doing some squats. A deep breathe with every fall and a rush of released air with every rise. He stopped when he built up a light perspiration. There was still nothing. He sh...

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