J Tucker

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Nov, 2021

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“The Nude Delicious People Of Quarryville” by J Tucker

Submitted to Contest #215

Content warning: drug references, descriptions of nudity.Until this last February, I'd lived for a couple years in a small, mountain town called Lake Wakonoma, Oregon. Population 2,356. Smaller than my high school in Los Angeles. I was working on a game created by two visionary founders who believed they could more quickly achieve their goals by avoiding the myriad of distractions pervasive in chaotic San Francisco. According to the investor pitches, the project was "groundbreaking", revolutionary", and "artificial intelligence challenging t...

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“The Gardeners” by J Tucker

Submitted to Contest #210

"You're not allowed in here." The white-coated intern placed the palm of her hand on the tall, hoodied intruder's shoulder and turned him toward the door. "You will go now, and enjoy your day." Her smirking lab partner was incredulous. The door closed and the two high-fived. "I didn't know you were skilled in the art of Jedi Mind Tricks." "Just communicating expectations and conveying authority." She quickly locked the door latch. "This is my lab. And I will defend it!" She struck a Wonder Woman pose. The poster behind her was of a ...

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Author bio

I am the 9th of 10 children. An American. I really like people, dogs too. I am Latino and a good percentage indigenous. I live with my wife and child in the Pacific Northwest. Although, I'm not from here, I enjoy exploring and writing about our area's people and culture. I've recently discovered our dog's formerly hidden intelligence. I am now engaging in deep, philosophical conversation with her using electric buttons.