Henry Ramos Acosta

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2022

Stories (6)

6 Stories

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“Island” by Henry Ramos Acosta

Submitted to Contest #286

The sand on my face burned, the sounds of the waves pierced my ears and the desperation in my heart by the second grew stronger while my hope faded away. When I was lost at sea, I was hopeful that having found an island I would have a sliver of a chance to be found. I’ve been here 13 years now. Nobody was ever going to come looking for me. Not my ex-wife. Not my kids. My mother hated me. My father, the only man who could have empathized, was long gone. As I wish I was. Make my family’s–what’s left of them–dreams come true. It’d be bett...

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“The Birth of Elizabeth” by Henry Ramos Acosta

Submitted to Contest #284

Elizabeth was adopted into the Johnson’s house. The Johnsons before the time of her birth, pledged until the day they die to take care of this beautiful little child forever. Elizabeth's birth mother was of a lower socioeconomic status, had struggled with substance abuse and had lamented when becoming pregnant with one of her former physical abusers. Marcus was no longer in the picture, but left an indelible mark on the world which pained the heart of Elizabeth’s mother Mary, but delighted Sylvia Johnson’s. Once Mary gave birth, she refused ...

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“Santa’s got a problem” by Henry Ramos Acosta

Submitted to Contest #283

“I am sick of this. He’s fat, he’s lazy, he works once a year and we work every single day making all these toys. Have you ever seen a paycheck? I haven’t. When’s the last time you saw your family? For millennia we’ve been complaining about this and asking for change, but nothing ever changes. The only thing that changes is what those freaking kids ask for out there. How in the dang frick am I supposed to build this little fool an Xbox? I know, I know I say the same thing every year and you roll your eyes at me every single time, but I know ...

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“To Whom Shall We Go” by Henry Ramos Acosta

Submitted to Contest #282

“I hope that there is not an eternity. It would be too much to bear. My life is fine with what I have here, what more can I ask for? My bathroom floors are heated. My car self drives. I order my food through an application on my phone. I keep family time to a minimum, only visiting the ones I approve of. I’m busy. I’m incredibly busy. There’s a lot I have to do on this earth, I make sure to make time for my friends and for the activities that give me joy. I eat three square meals a day and exercise regularly. I wake up at the same time every...

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“A mother’s love” by Henry Ramos Acosta

Submitted to Contest #282

My son. I love you and I always will and I am sorry. Mother. I did it; and I wish I had not; and I am sorry for having done it. We chose to enter. Weren’t we warned? You knew the consequences. You understood that if you stepped foot through the opening, you should leave your hope behind. Yes, it’s below freezing. It does not matter what kind of warmth you begin with, we were never meant to leave. If we turn around, we lose everybody. “I refuse to let you go back. Pick up your backpack and march soldier!” Ross wouldn’t even make eye cont...

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“Nothing” by Henry Ramos Acosta

Submitted to Contest #175

I feel nothing. I don't believe there is anyone who is experiencing something who can accurately describe what that is as to give those who do not have it access to that thing. What does it mean to feel that which is objective, but cannot be accessed through the subjective? What are us who do not have this feeling to do with such inadequate instructions on how to obtain it. When people say they feel peace, they usually say they have a sense of relief, feel at ease, are detached from worries in the world, serene despite what is going on aroun...

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