Jackie Black

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2019

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“Pushed To The Edge ” by Jackie Black

Submitted to Contest #23

As the sun began to set on the barren, frost covered trees lining either side of the highway–Chandler Wagner’s blue 2017 Audi SUV dashed through the EZ Pass toll lane crossing into New Hampshire. Chandler Wagner was at the wheel while his girlfriend, Tara Daves, rode shotgun. “Jesus. It felt like we were going through Massachusetts forever,” Chandler remarked to Tara. “Well we were because you always neglect to pay attention to where you’re going,” Tara ...

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“What The Camera Doesn’t Capture” by Jackie Black

Submitted to Contest #14

I remember the advice the burly Lieutenant gave me before I left the precinct that day, which also happened to be the day I was hired.“Don’t get drunk on Friday nights and don’t eat anything before your first few call-outs”.The first part made sense since I figured Friday nights were their busy time, but the second part not so much. At least not at that moment.“Yes sir” was all I said back.I doubt he cared that I didn’t drink or felt like explaining his concern for my eating habits.I was also in a hurry to get out of there as this physically...

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“A Life Gone Awry” by Jackie Black

Submitted to Contest #2

The exciting and terrifying part of life is that you never know how it will unfold. You can make all the plans you want, but it will be in vain. Life tends to laugh at our carefully constructed plans like a witch cackling over a cauldron. If you don’t believe me, the story of my unraveling should be more than enough for you to see it my way. My name is Ellery Andrews and I’m as far off from my life plan as a person can be. My plan, in fact, has been discarded in the dumpster like yesterday’s newspaper. You couldn’t find it if you tried. &nbs...

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Author bio

“Only those who are willing to risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” – T.S Elliot