Greg Gillis

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Dec, 2019

Stories (167)

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“The Silver Lining” by Greg Gillis

Submitted to Contest #57

           Kevin Newfield was a hard-working man, and a proud man to say the least. At the age of 35, he had already developed a successful career in the advertising business and worked his way to the top of the ladder. Kevin now held the prestigious title of CEO for Innovative Advertising, a high-ranking advertising firm that held the contracts for some of the country’s biggest corporations.            By 9:00 am, Kevin could be fou...

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“Apocalyptic Camaraderie” by Greg Gillis

Submitted to Contest #56

           Who would have thought, that it would take the end of days to find your best friend? Well, that is exactly what happened to me. ***            It all began just a few months ago. The world was filled with destruction and unrest. All of the World powers were in a battle to show that they were the supreme leader. It was ridiculous and terrifying at the same time. Many of the smaller countries had already been wiped out throu...

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“Blind Date or Blind Fate?” by Greg Gillis

Submitted to Contest #56

           “Have you ever questioned why life is so complicated?” Jessica asked her best friend, Patricia, (or Patty to her friends). “I mean, why can’t we just get up each day, do what we need to do to survive, and then come home to the perfect family with no concern over what issues may cause the other person to be in a bad mood that day? Do you know what I mean, Patty?”            Patty nodded in agreement with a simple, “Uh-huh,”...

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“The Secret Corridor” by Greg Gillis

Submitted to Contest #55

           “Can you keep a secret?”, came a voice from the closet. Jeremy jumped onto his bed and threw the covers over his head.            “Go away!” Jeremy shouted. “I don’t know who you are, but I want you to go away!”            “But Jeremy, don’t you want to know what the secret is? Aren’t you the least bit curious?” the voice replied.       &n...

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“The Eternal Flame” by Greg Gillis

Submitted to Contest #55

           Six-year-old, Sally Schaffer had awakened suddenly from a deep sleep at her grandparent’s home. She was certain that she had heard the scream of a woman.            Sally sat up and wiped her tired eyes with the palms of her hands and listened intently for any other noises. It was a cool summer night, and Sally enjoyed the crisp air while she slept, so her window had been left open; just enough to hear a commotion outside....

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“A Fresh Start” by Greg Gillis

Submitted to Contest #54

           It is another humid Monday morning. Normally, I would be in my car en route to my job at the factory, but thanks to recent economic downfalls, my lengthy career as a forklift driver had come to an end. The factory recently declared bankruptcy, unable to reopen its doors after a global pandemic forced most businesses to shut down.            Today, I follow another path; a path down my street and through a park on my way to...

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“Locked Down In Love” by Greg Gillis

Submitted to Contest #53

           Gary and Lisa met online through one of the social media sites over a year ago. They spent several of those months getting more anxious to meet. Gary lived in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, while Lisa lived in Los Angeles, California in the United States of America so casually meeting up wasn’t an easy task to undertake.            Lisa worked as a model and actress, so her career kept her traveling regularly from one State to ...

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“Heatwave” by Greg Gillis

Submitted to Contest #53

           It was a sweltering July afternoon in Miami, Florida. A tear of pink cascaded down the side of Christy’s cherry popsicle and onto the index finger of her right hand. Christy didn’t seem to mind the sticky mess that it was making; instead, she savored every delicious drop as it cooled the inside of her mouth and throat.            Christy seemed somewhat out of place on South Beach. While other girls her age were sunbathing...

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“It Can't Be” by Greg Gillis

Submitted to Contest #52

           Chester Butterfield spent Saturday afternoon with his 4-year-old son, Jacob like he did every Saturday. Chester’s wife had been brutally murdered less than a year ago, and these visits to the park were Chester’s way to continue with some normalcy since the funeral.            “Push me on the swing Daddy!”, little Jacob called out with his arms raised high into the air. “I want to go REALLY high!”, he exclaimed excitedly. &...

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“Ghost of the Past” by Greg Gillis

Submitted to Contest #51

           A high-pitched shriek echoed through the isolated, run-down cabin in the Southern end of Grizzly Forest. He was miles from civilization with no signal to call for help on his cellphone, so Steve ran for his 4 x 4 Ford F-250 pick-up truck instead. The noise that scared him out of the cabin sounded like a woman, but there shouldn’t have been another human for at least 5 miles.           In a panic, Steve misjudges the turn l...

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“Visions of the Past” by Greg Gillis

Submitted to Contest #51

           Charles Matthews walked along Rue Dauphine in Old Quebec City, a district in the province of Quebec in the Eastern part of Canada. The narrow, paved road was guarded by the old brick and plaster buildings on either side. Walking these streets reminded Charles of a part of his life when he first fell in love.            It was the summer of 1945, and the Second World War was nearing an end. Back then, these streets were not...

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“Misunderstandings” by Greg Gillis

Submitted to Contest #50

           Penny reflected over the series of incidents that led up to the moment that she and her husband, Clark were now facing.            Never in the length of their seven years of marriage, had Penny and Clark had an argument that lasted this long or had the ferocity of two lions fighting over the dominion of a pride. Penny could feel her heart pounding against her rib cage as they continuously barked out demands and insults a...

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“Worth The Wait” by Greg Gillis

Submitted to Contest #49

           Twenty-eight-year-old James Dougherty waited on a bench for the #224 bus to arrive. Things hadn’t been going so well for him lately and James decided that it was time to start over, so he walked away from his family, his friends, and his job, but especially from the woman that he had spent the last five years with. James and his wife, Cheryl were blissfully in love before they married, but things had quickly changed for the worse once they tied the knot. It began with argument...

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“The Refractor” by Greg Gillis

Submitted to Contest #48

           Even as a small child, I was obsessed with Superheroes and the incredible feats that they could achieve. Now, as an adult, my love for the Super Powers still exists; in fact, it may be stronger than ever before.            My name is James MacAvoy, a simple suburban-living chemist with a keen sense for numbers. I had been working on several formulas over the years which would allow me to develop my own superpowers. Unfortu...

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“The Conscious Decision” by Greg Gillis

Submitted to Contest #47

           Suitcase in hand, you head to the station. After almost one year of planning, hundreds of emails, phone calls, and some up-front expenses on your part, it looks like the day has finally come for your high school reunion to happen.            You were wise to have it take place in a central location since many of the alumni have now spread themselves out across the globe, and it would be difficult for everyone to return ho...

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Author bio

Since joining the Reedsy family, I have grown as a writer and challenge myself weekly to improve even further. Perhaps one day I will achieve my goal of having my works published. Until then, I look forward to your comments and criticism. Thank you for your interest.