James V

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Dec, 2024

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“The Bookie Boys” by James V

Submitted to Contest #286

“I swear to God himself, Earl Morrall should be shot, and if they need someone to do it, I’ll drive down to Baltimore right now to make sure that useless sack of shit never touches the football field again.” Isaac slammed his hand against the steering wheel, his rage bubbling over as he ranted about the Baltimore Colts’ humiliating defeat to the New York Jets in Super Bowl III. They’d lost to Joe Namath and the Jets, and Isaac wasn’t about to let it go.Ten minutes into this tirade, Louis, sitting in the passenger seat, let out a long sigh. T...

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“Men Grow Together ” by James V

Submitted to Contest #282

Sunrise. Shivering. The advertised 32 degree sleeping bag did not stand up to the 25 degrees that it was outside the tent. Henry's eyes fluttered open with the normal sleepies being replaced with that it felt like ice. He looks around the tent and the subjects that he is studying are not in there with them. Henry reaches around until he finds his watch and takes a look; 8:38. Surely he can’t be the last one up. He gets up from his sleeping bag and throws on his boots. God it is so cold he thinks to himself. He grabs his blankets lined jacket...

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Author bio

Just a history teacher who is just working on his writing.