Gary Robinson

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2022

Stories (6)

6 Stories

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“A Natural Conclusion” by Gary Robinson

“I can’t sleep,” Shelby whispered in Reneé’s ear. She pulled closer, “You haven’t slept in days, Honey.” Shelby climbed out of bed and started to dress. Reneé rolled over. She was worried about her husband. “Where are you going?” she whimpered. “I am going fishing. I need to clear my head, Angel.” He knelt beside ...

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“Confessions From A Mythical Legend” by Gary Robinson

“I had no idea that this small area of paradise existed in this library!” the skinny, spectacled, first-year student adjusted his glasses while handing a librarian assistant his student identification. Lou, the library assistant, smiled. “Ah, I am happy to hear you say that. I have worked in special collections for four years at Shasta College and am about to graduate. I love this place.” ...

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“The Sword Swallowing Librarian” by Gary Robinson

The Life of a Sword Swallowing Librarian Duke leaned out the bay window and inhaled the smell of the warm ocean air. His heart fluttered and he smiled. Duke knew any sign of spring meant him returning to the streets to perform his sword swallowing act. Duke looked below to the crowded sidewalk. “Good money to be made today,” he thought. He had a special skill that allowed him to earn cash on the street. T...

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“How I Met a Karen” by Gary Robinson

My cab pulled into what looked like an abandoned estate in Thamesmead. A modestly sized, rusting, mobile office trailer that needed painting was next to a noisy diesel generator leaking gas onto unkempt grass mixed with weeds. The cab driver raised her voice for me to understand her, “You are here!” Gary shouted, “This is it? This is the Reedsy Corporate office?” She nodded, then raised her hands to her sho...

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“The Curse of Sentimental Attraction” by Gary Robinson

Val leaned over her plate of bacon and inhaled. Her eyes were closed. She was smiling. “I love the smell of bacon and coffee. It reminds me of my grandmother’s house. Walking into her kitchen was like walking into a big hug.”Gary leaned back in the diner booth. A warm, tingling sensation filled his body. “I love how sentimental you are. It truly moves me,” he shared.They were on their first date. It went longer than they both imagined.“Isn’t late-night breakfast the best?” She drank her coffee...

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“"Playing Doctor"” by Gary Robinson

"I can't believe I am doing this. I haven't seen her since high school," Gary whispered to himself. He was staring at an acrylic painting of a cabin nestled between tall clusters of pine and oak trees. Two children were depicted playing on a tire swing. The autumn leaves, mixed with brown pine needles, blanketed the forest floor. The painting reminded him of his childhood home. He was startled by the creaky sou...

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Author bio

I love telling stories. I love playing the harmonica, and I love being in love. Self-published "The Sword Swallower and a Chico Kid." I recently finished my second book and am looking for an editor and a literary agent.