Gareth Walcroft

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2023

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“Candy Shop” by Gareth Walcroft

Submitted to Contest #221

‘How can we steal from a place like this? Can’t we just pay someone?’ Alice said. The pair followed as the guide led the snaking procession through the factory floor. Young children and parents alike smiled or giggled as they saw candy extruders with stylized characters placed over their exterior. A group of children pointed in awe as a large pink unicorn shot a stream of rainbow coloured rope from its mouth onto a conveyor belt. Toni slowed their pace, feigning an interest as some workers poured ingredients into a massive stainless-steel ve...

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“You've got mail” by Gareth Walcroft

Submitted to Contest #218

        Elenor opened the driver’s door of her old Accord, and the smell washed over her like a wave. The pine tree swinging from her rear vision mirror had fought valiantly, but in the end was overwhelmed by the boxes lining her back seat.The scent of old cloth had pushed into every surface, leaving no corner untouched. With that victory came the sweet reminder of years gone by. Dazzling fashion parades in the attic to millions of fans calling her name or hunting for pirate treasures on the moon if he...

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“Branching Out” by Gareth Walcroft

Submitted to Contest #217

‘Do you want to be doing the same old thing day in day out?’ Jessica said.                She sat across from Mark at a table in the Holo-arcade. It was the only thing that was real in this place, probably. He insisted places like this were for kids, but Jessica could never imagine something like this in her old land, she loved it. The arcade floor was a bustling expanse of activity, divided into different sections, each dedicated to a specific genre. Hidden project...

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