James Morris

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2020

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“To Death Do Us Part” by James Morris

Submitted to Contest #66

The king stood up from his throne, holding a long staff, he raised his arm. The crowded amphitheater went quiet. Two prisoners stood in the middle of the arena; two brothers stood side by side. Guards in their golden armor stood behind each one with their swords drawn in the event someone tried to escape. The two prisoners were covered in sweat from the midday's heat. The aroma of death still lingered in the air from the previous arena battle. The king spoke. “You have been found guilty of theft and murder. I will leave it to God to decide...

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“A Night In a Graveyard” by James Morris

Submitted to Contest #65

It was a cool brisk autumn day in the small town of Kingship, Maryland. David and Sam were putting up the final decorations on their home for Halloween that night. It was their first Halloween in the neighborhood since moving in during the summer. “Hi, boys,” said a friendly voice from the edge of the driveway. “Those decorations are looking nice.” “Thanks, Mrs. Henderson,” David said. “Are you putting up decorations this year?” “Heavens, no,” she said. “Henry and I haven’t been able to do that much in a long time. We have our pumpkin...

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“Orchard of Delusion” by James Morris

Submitted to Contest #63

Tony and Jen were on their first fall outing as a couple. They had been seeing each other for three months and Jen was the one that suggested apple picking in the local orchard. Tony was more of the city guy that liked concrete under his feet and not dirt and mud. Jen was finally able to convince him when she promised to bake an apple pie with the ones they picked. They agreed that this Saturday would be their adventure out. "Wear something comfortable," Jen said. She knew if she did not tell Tony that, he would arrive in one of his urban ...

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“Ride to Reunion” by James Morris

Submitted to Contest #61

John was reluctant to go, but he knew he had to face his past to get on with his future. His ten-year high school reunion was going to be awkward, at best. He knew no matter who he ran into at the function, they would judge him only on what they had heard on the news and the rumors from school. The last time the class saw Tina was at his high school graduation. Ironically, that was also the day she got arrested in front of the entire graduating class. John still remembered the look on her face as the police put handcuffs on her and placed ...

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“The Truth Realized” by James Morris

Submitted to Contest #57

Frank sits down at his desk in his home office. He pulls out some paper and his favorite fountain pen. He looks outside his window to the large flower garden that his wife has spent much time growing. He admires all the different types of lilies and chrysanthemums, among others, and the various blooms each one produces. He watches his wife, Wendy, as she meticulously trims one at a time. Frank looks at the paper in front of him and starts to write his will. I, Franklin P. Daniels, being of sound mind and body, hereby declare this documen...

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“The Return” by James Morris

Submitted to Contest #54

It had been over thirty years since John had seen Tammy. But now that he was a widower, he thought seeing her again would be nice. Through some clever searches on Google, he knew she was no longer married, either. He stood on the sidewalk across the street facing her house. He was not sure if he would be welcome or not. She may be upset. Especially the way he ended the relationship thirty years ago. Back then, John had confessed to, his then, fiancée, Linda, of the affair he was having with Tammy. Linda had always had a suspicion, but it...

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“WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS” by James Morris

Submitted to Contest #51

Lori laid in the grass in her backyard staring up at the stars. Her mind started to wonder as she thought what the future might hold for her. It was only hours ago that things seemed to be going better than she had ever expected. She had a loving husband and her dream job as a fashion designer. Her new home in the suburbs of Manhattan was the perfect place to start thinking about raising a family. It even had a large enough yard that her golden retriever, Max, could run and play. “What happened?” she asked herself as she looked at the ma...

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