James McCulloch

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Oct, 2024

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“Memories” by James McCulloch

Submitted to Contest #274

Lucas shifted papers around on his desk, trying to look busy. It was late on a Friday, and he had just finished up work on one project and didn't want to start on the next this late before heading home. His watch said he had 15 minutes to go before he could take off. He needed the weekend break after the week he'd had. "Hey, Lucas," his boss said as he rounded the corner. "What's happenin'?" Lucas cringed at his boss' mannerisms. He controlled his features and kept his voice level as he said, "Not much, ready for the weekend. What about yo...

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“Secrets” by James McCulloch

Submitted to Contest #273

1. Abby put one coffee cup in front of Melinda as she sipped on her own. The children were sitting in a circle playing with the toy ship from their Noah and the flood playset. "You're fidgeting. What's got you worried?" "I'm sorry," said Melinda as she pulled one of her sleeves down further over her wrist. "It's just that he might find out what I'm going to do. Please, don't tell anyone." "You know that he can't see your ballot, right? It's a secret," replied Abby. "Are you sure that he won't know who I voted for?" Melinda continued to pl...

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