Jaime Metcalf

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Sep, 2021

Stories (4)

4 Stories

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“The Invitation” by Jaime Metcalf

Submitted to Contest #273

The Invitation Nathan Ellis had never been one for surprises, least of all cryptic ones. So when he found the letter waiting for him on his doorstep that crisp October morning, his first instinct was to toss it in the trash. No return address. No stamp. Just his name scrawled in thick black ink, as if the sender had been in a rush or had shaky hands. But something about the weight of the envelope—a curious thickness, the faint scent of old paper—made him stop. Slipping his finger beneath the seal, he tore it open and pulled out a single shee...

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“The Journal of John Millner” by Jaime Metcalf

Submitted to Contest #273

The Journal of John MillnerEntry 1: October 1, 2023I’ve never done this before—kept a journal, I mean. But Dr. Callahan says it might help me work through some of my…issues. I told her I didn’t see the point. “What’s the use of writing down my thoughts when they’re rotting my brain from the inside out?” That’s how I feel, like something has infested my mind, burrowing deeper every day.But she said it might help. So here I am, scribbling away at nothing in particular.I’m not even sure where to begin. My life has always been ordinary—painfully...

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“Forgive me father” by Jaime Metcalf

Submitted to Contest #116

Around the altar of the votive candles hung a rich flowery aroma as Leonard knelt to give prayer after lighting one of the candles, his five-dollar donation was placed in the collection box that was off to the side. “O merciful God! I beg your forgiveness. I am a sinner, have mercy on me, O Lord. Amen,” Leonard finishes his prayer with the sign of the cross before he gets up and heads towards the confessional where he is supposed to be meeting Father Barry Stevens. I hate these things. Leonard thinks as he sits in the confessional while wait...

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“Can you hear me now?” by Jaime Metcalf

Submitted to Contest #115

Sirens can be heard in the distance as Henry curses for the fifth time in the last two minutes.“Shit Emily, What did you say?” Henry asks as he walks around in circles trying to get better reception. “Can you hear me now? You’re breaking up. I can’t hear you.” Henry says before the phone disconnects from the call.Henry looks down at his phone and notices he has no signal.“Shit.” Henry sighs as he puts his phone in his pocket. The park seems a lot busier than normal Henry thinks to himself as people rush by him, paying him no heed."...

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Author bio

Father of two, husband, writer, NYRanger fan. I've been writing for fun since I've been little but finally decided to do something about it.