Howard Seeley

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2021

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“Home Lost” by Howard Seeley

Test test test test David was practicing slinging rocks when his brother, Shammah, approached him. “Peace, Brother,” said Shammah. “It’s good to see you, brother,” said David. “What brings you out here?” Shammah smiled. “I was looking at that poor tree,” he said. “You’ve beaten it to a pulp. I almost feel sorry for it. Maybe you could teach me how to cast stones, like you do, then I can put it out of its misery. Can you show me how by sundown?” David laughed. “Maybe by ten sun downs, if you’re lucky. If you really try, I might be able to...

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“Unhappy Birthday” by Howard Seeley

Submitted to Contest #79

An old scab was ripped from my heart when I read an email which began, “They say blood is thicker than water - but is it always?” I laid in bed that evening unable to sleep, recalling that disastrous time three years ago. It all began when Darla and I decided to drive from the east coast to Iowa to celebrate our granddaughter’s second birthday. It had been four months since the last time we visited, and we were excited to see the entire family, but when we arrived, our excitement began to erode. When we pulled in the driveway, we found ou...

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