Jack Latreille

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2022

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“"Miracle"” by Jack Latreille

Submitted to Contest #169

The lightning and thunder buzz Morton awake. At least, he thinks it’s lightning, but the sound is faint, like rain on a concrete roof. The darkness resting on him remained firm in its opaque determination. Morton reaches his right hand out, expecting to feel Liz’s warm skin. His hand taps against a cold surface. His arm recoils towards his face, only to be greeted by that same surface beh...

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“Jayden's Revelations” by Jack Latreille

Submitted to Contest #163

Trigger Warning: Violence and Mental Distress Jayden punched the white brick wall, and then his head. Both thuds were swallowed by the stagnant air of the shelter. He shot a glance at his peeling knuckles as they re-inflated with a bright pink and purple hue. He shuddered and looked away from the coarse, cracked stones that were his hands. Sitting up, he looked at his watch and shot a cautious glance at M...

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“A Greefinger's Lucky Day” by Jack Latreille

Submitted to Contest #159

Trigger Warning: Substance Abuse and Physical Abuse The asphalt crunched beneath Alex’s boots as he moved towards the sign. He rolled his eyes up to read the peeling letters: Welcome to Glenwatch, population: 47, 210. Eyes stapled to the number, Alex pulled a misshapen clump of a multitool from his pocket, and, flicking the knife open, carefully peeled each number off until only the zero remained...

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Author bio

I'm just trying to make something of myself through my writing. Feedback, contrastive or otherwise, is greatly appreciated!