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Jacob Buckley

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2020

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Road trip Gone Wrong

Submitted to Contest #40

Jake BuckleyRoad Trip Gone Wrong “Is everything packed up?” “Yeah we are good to go!”, I said as I slammed the trunk to my best friend’s white SUV. We were about to embark on a cross country road trip from Los Angeles, California to Miami, Florida. One of our best friends from high school was getting married, and thanks to Adam’s extreme fear of flying, an airplane was not an option for us. At first, I was very reluctant to agree to accompany him on this journey, a forty hour drive seemed a bit excessive f...

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Opposite Day

Submitted to Contest #39

I jolt awake to the sound of my alarm ringing relentlessly. Just like I do everyday. I turn itoff quickly before it startles my dog, Buddy, then I roll back over for a few more seconds of shut-eye. Just like I do everyday. Then finally, I reluctantly get out of bed and head straight to the kitchen to make myself a cup of coffee. Just like I do everyday.My daily life is ruled by routine, and everyday is the exact same, but that is how I like it. I want to know what to expect everyday, follow the same schedule, and live my life according to my...

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