Francisco Valdez

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2023

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4 Stories

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ā€œHidden Book of Clues: The Puzzle of the Vanishing Heiressā€ by Francisco Valdez

Submitted to Contest #217

The rain poured relentlessly outside, the sound of it drumming against the windows of Arthur Pendleton's office on the second floor of a shabby building in the heart of the city. A dim, flickering desk lamp was the only source of light in the room, casting eerie shadows on the stacks of dusty case files that lined the walls. Arthur, a private investigator with a penchant for puzzles and a keen eye for detail, stared intently at the photograph in his hand. It was a picture of a young woman, her smile radiant and eyes sparkling with mischief. ...

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ā€œCoffee Shop Robbery Dramaā€ by Francisco Valdez

Submitted to Contest #216

The door jingled open, a dissonant note in the quiet hum of conversation. A frayed bell dangled, bearing the scars of countless collisions with impatient patrons. An eclectic mix of individuals occupied the cramped space, their lives intersecting in a setting that defied definition. Amidst the dimly lit room, a few regulars held court at the corner table, their grizzled faces reflecting the contours of countless espresso shots. They exchanged tales like currency, each story more embellished than the last. No one questioned the veracity of ...

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ā€œThe Vanishing: The Enigma of Willowbrook's Woodsā€ by Francisco Valdez

Submitted to Contest #216

The small town of Willowbrook was known for its picturesque charm, nestled amidst rolling hills and surrounded by dense forests. It was a place where everyone knew everyone else, where children played freely in the streets, and where life moved at a slow, steady pace. But beneath its tranquil facade, a mystery loomed that would shake the community to its core. It all began on a warm summer afternoon when Sarah O'Connor, a 32-year-old schoolteacher, went for her usual hike in the woods. She was an avid nature enthusiast and had explored eve...

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ā€œThe Pact in Moonlightā€ by Francisco Valdez

Submitted to Contest #215

In a forgotten corner of a small, decrepit town nestled deep within the Appalachian mountains, a sinister legend whispered through the shadows. The townsfolk rarely spoke of it openly, but every man, woman, and child knew the story of the Devil's Bargain. It was said that, once in a generation, a desperate soul could make a deal with the devil himself, but the price was steep, and the consequences, dire. For Thomas Barrett, a once-prosperous businessman who had fallen on hard times, desperation had become his daily companion. His family wa...

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Author bio

Iā€™m new here. Writing since I was 14, Iā€™m 22 now. I like reading a lot of science fiction Iā€™m also a huge fan of dark comedy which is where I get my inspirations from. Iā€™m an INTJ personality type and as a result I tend to think and think and think and write. šŸ™‚šŸ˜Ž