Ira Watson

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2024

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“Fireplace” by Ira Watson

Submitted to Contest #264

              Remnants of the sunset warped through the window, scattering amber across the worn planks of the farmhouse. Rose sat atop a wobbly stool, one hand clutching Paul’s, the other stroking his thin wisps of white hair. She had spent her life by his side, and that certainly wasn’t going to change here at the end. Dr. Anders closed his bag, careful not to disturb the elderly couple. He looked at them for a moment as Paul gazed at Rose, his eyes strained. A labored s...

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I have loved short story writing for most of my life. I have reconnected with this love over the past few years. In 2022, I started a podcast called Charlene: Stories & Songs where each episode I share a short story and a song connected by a theme. This project has creatively driven me in a way I've never experienced, but now I am looking for other ways to share my stories and find a community of writers. With a wife, two children, and all of life's many stresses, I hope finding this community will continue to drive me to pursue these creative interests that enrich life so meaningfully (and help others do the same).