Harry Mulligan

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2020

Stories (2)

2 Stories

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“Picking Up The Pieces” by Harry Mulligan

Submitted to Contest #44

“Goodbye” she said, kindly but without turning around. “Bye,” said Nick. He understood. In a way, he was happy that the long walk was over. He guesstimated a two mile journey to do the polite thing and accompany her back to her dorm. It was dark, it was warm, but he felt cold. He stood there, holding his breath until he finally felt alone, and the wild fantasy of her changing her mind and coming back outside felt unlikely to be realized. He knew that hopeful people like him always try and hold out, just in case things actually tu...

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“I Didn't Put That There” by Harry Mulligan

Submitted to Contest #43

Few things are as inspiring as an empty apartment. The eradication of the previous tenant’s belongings, damages, and (let’s be honest) scents makes this space feel exclusively yours. For 7 days I experienced an autonomy I never knew, picturing endless possibilities of furnitures, placements, organization, all with the time and means to attempt nearly all of them. I didn’t need to show up at my new job for two weeks, and I had saved up more than enough freelance photography from home to finally get some distance between me and my hometown. Th...

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I've been writing for fun lately. let me know what you think