Ethan Gardner

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2021

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3 Stories

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“The Safe Place” by Ethan Gardner

Submitted to Contest #90

The man sat on a horse beneath the great oak tree. His wrists were raw from their bonds, and the rope that would be his end tickled his neck. A large crowd had gathered to watch him meet his fate. He held his head high as the executioner aimed the crossbow, then fired, startling the horse into action. Many in the crowd gasped as the rope pulled tight on the man beneath the tree. * * * Roran ran as fast as his eight-year-old legs would carry him. He ran until he was sure no one would see him cry, unaware that he was crossing onto Lord Br...

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“Robbery on the Steampunk Express” by Ethan Gardner

Submitted to Contest #89

Hanging from the side of a train, her handbag strap the only thing between her and certain death, Theodora began to question her recent decisions. If only she had stayed with her aunt, instead of following that mysterious mechanical man and landing herself in a veritable pudding of troubles. Then she wouldn’t be dangling here by her handbag, desperately hoping none of the gearheads found her and cut her loose. If she had just listened to her mother for once, she would have remained blissfully unaware of the whole affair. “Stay with your Aunt...

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“The Price of Immortality” by Ethan Gardner

Submitted to Contest #84

Just before sunrise, Erik Valdovitch came to life with a gasp. He took a quick glance at his surroundings. Same dirty prison cell, with rusty iron bars and a small hole for a window. Not that there was any light this time of day. Erik sat up, dusting bits of straw from his back, then let out a deep sigh. Today was a new day, which meant a new death. He wondered how long it would take this time. Erik had lost track of how long he’d been doing this. Each day was always the same: wake up in the morning, get sent out into the arena, and...

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