Fern Goodman

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2020

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“Jesus Ants” by Fern Goodman

Submitted to Contest #42

Jesus Ants A week ago, I found an aggressive ant in my peony plants. I killed it just as I had slain armies like him in the past. I supply the healthiest, pest-free plants to my customers, even if it requires the extermination of a few bugs along the way. That night I soaked in the bathtub. I had just rotated onto my belly and noticed that the caulk between the tile wall and porcelain had become black in some areas. Leaning on my elbows, I ran my right index finger along a two-inch line of sealant to see if it would rub off. At first, I thou...

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“Subby Says” by Fern Goodman

Submitted to Contest #40

Annoying how the mind disengages at inopportune moments of need. She looked familiar. Standing in my office I couldn’t place her. I asked my brain where do I know her from? It replied, you’re on your own, kiddo. She could be a customer, could be from a meet- up group, I dunno. From behind my desk, I ticked her description through my psyche database while she blathered. Blond hair, blue eyes, a little overweight. Oh Shit. She knew me by name. She didn’t ask business related questions, so she wasn’t a customer. Chattered on about getting blood...

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