Gerard Watson

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2020

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“The End of The Search” by Gerard Watson

        The virus killed five thousand people in the first month. The pharmaceutical companies worked 24 hr, 7 days a week, struggling to find a vaccine. Then, a rumor started that a doctor working off the grid in a remote section of Eastern Africa had stumbled on a cure. Infectious Disease Specialist Doctor Ernesto Fernandez became the most sought-after person on the planet. But unfortunately, Doctor Fernandez, along with his discovery, had disappeared.     &nbs...

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“The Secret of the Woods” by Gerard Watson

      “Listen, sheriff, I didn’t murder my wife!”            “You’re a liar, Mr. Martin! If you didn’t murder her, where is she?”            The two men were nose-to-nose. Finally, Martin broke eye contact and stepped away.            “I… I don’t know. Anna just disappeared.”            “Bullshit! She didn’t just disappear. You murdered her and buried her out there somewhere.”  ...

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“A MEETING AT TABLE SIX” by Gerard Watson

Everyone turned and stared at the stranger standing in the doorway of Mike’s Diner.  “What was an eloquent looking lady doing in a place like this?” They wondered. No one came to this Greasy Spoon by mistake. Especially someone as attractive as her. Besides, who would intentionally come to an off-road diner that boasted of serving lousy food and warm beer? The waitress walked over, eyeing the wo...

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“ARE YOU READY?” by Gerard Watson

It was 8:00 P.M. when the repairmen finished installing the boiler.“Hey, Leo, let’s get the hell out of here, man. I don’t like being in the morgue’s basement when it’s dark!”“What’s wrong, Charlie? You afraid of ghosts?”“Later for you. I just want to get outta here! So hurry up, will ya?’   “Okay, keep your shirt on. Let me pack up my tools.”As Leo stuffed his tools in his toolbox, he dropped a wrench and nicked a rubber tube.“Damn! What the hell is this tube for?”“C’mon, Le...

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“SAVING ANDY” by Gerard Watson

The wave of heat from the house fire flushed Andy Fluke’s sweaty face. He stood, unblinking, with a blank stare, as the flames engulfed his home. Smoke and soot swirled through the air. Police officers set up barricades that kept the curious onlookers back. And out of danger. The firefighters worked feverishly, trying to bring the fire under control.  While some firefighters operated the fire truck hoses and shot...

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“IF THE TRUTH BE TOLD” by Gerard Watson

               As far back as Tobey Stetson could remember, his parents told him he would never amount to much. A sentiment shared by all who knew Tobey. And Tobey did nothing to prove them wrong. He saw nothing wrong with telling a few white lies. As long as they helped get what he wanted. But last Tuesday, Tobey told a white lie that put his and his loved one life in danger.   Every morning, Tobey posed in fron...

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“The Legend of Thunderfoot” by Gerard Watson

On the first day of middle school, my head was spinning. I got out of bed an hour earlier, crammed pop tart in my mouth, and rushed out the door. I zipped up my backpack as I sprinted to catch the bus stop. The kids on the bus waited to ask me about my brother, 'Super-Duper' Julian. He graduated from the school last June. Julian was an all-star football, soccer, and lacrosse player. And, oh, did I mention, he graduated c...

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“Reflections in a Mirror” by Gerard Watson

TW: abuse, sexual assault, violence Three couples rent a Summer home on the lake in Greenport, Long Island Island. All year long, everyone expected a week of relaxation and fun with friends. But, will their friendship and lives their reflections in the mirror?  Javonte glided his BMW to a smooth stop on the pebble driveway next  to a late model, Range Rover. “Javonte, whose car is that?” Tamika asked as she rolled down the window. “Car? That’s a Range Rover SUV. May...

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“Peace Meal” by Gerard Watson

        Jamaal wondered why he spent hours preparing a meal for his father, who disowned him years ago? He sat at the kitchen table with eyes closed, rubbing the back of his neck.          “Are you okay, Hon?”          A pair of masculine fingers dug in and massaged his shoulders.          Jamaal sighed. “Thanks, Babe. I needed that.”          The men sat across from each other and held han...

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“Old Ebbets Field” by Gerard Watson

        You never know what you’ll find when you start Spring cleaning. Knowing full well my sixty-year-old knees will never forgive me, I climb the creaky pull-down attic steps.  Every other step, I rub my achy knees. I try to remember the last time I’d ventured up these steps. I cringe at the thought of what I might find. But, believe me, it didn’t disappoint.  A series of cobwebs lace the entrance. Two or thre...

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“Accidental Hero” by Gerard Watson

There are 600 residents in the town of Clooney, and every one of them has heard of the 12-year-old prankster, Toby Johnson., TJ, to his friends. Everyone in Malcolm X Middle School knew of his practical jokes. They were all victims.           Last Monday, Miss Snow stood behind the podium and addressed the class. “Good morning class, may I have your attention, please.” She waited for the students to calm d...

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“When A Stranger Knocks” by Gerard Watson

     Hugo Trench braced himself against the back of his chair, and his fingers hovered over his laptop keys when he heard banging on his windows. He stared across the room, wondering who would be foolish or desperate enough to be traveling at night during a blizzard? Ten hours ago, Hugo reluctantly drove upstate from New York City. He nearly slid off the snow-covered roads few times. Although he didn’t want to d...

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“It's The Little Things That Matter” by Gerard Watson

This may sound crazy, but Attorney Darryl Jones looks forward to his flight from New York to Los Angeles. Darryl hopes to review the legal brief for three hours during the six-hour flight and then sleep for three hours. A skillful Constitutional Law Attorney acknowledged as a constitutional law expert, he’s often hired to help resolve legal disputes. This past week, he flew to Washington one day, Nevada two days later, a...

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“Helen's Memories” by Gerard Watson

The audible warning alarm put Oak Field Psychiatric Hospital staff on high alert. Staffers knew the siren meant a staffer is in a life-threatening situation. The hospital immediately went into lock-in- place status. “Paging Doctor Simms to the Recreation Area—stat!” Blares through the P.A. system.          Doctor Simms sprints through a labyrinth of halls to the recreation area. Winded, he burst int...

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“A SURPRISE LOVE” by Gerard Watson

       Imani lingered in the shower for hours, lamenting over Keyshawn’s unexpected break up with her last night. A three-year relationship she believed was heading towards a marriage proposal ended without warning. Still in shock, the idea hadn’t wholly sunk in. Imani imagined Keyshawn’s words were part of a bad dream that she would wake up from and be glad it was only a dream. But her aching heart told her dif...

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