Jim McParland

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2020

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“Living Treasures” by Jim McParland

Submitted to Contest #140

With long-established skill, Andy's slim metallic hooked blade slid through the Georgian window's gap and flicked the simple catch free. After securing the well-used piece inside his greatcoat's outer pocket, Andy's gloved hands eased the window open. Levering himself onto the sill, he paused. Thanks to the Christmas Eve full moon, his eyes soon accustomed themselves to the dark interior. There were no obstructions beneath him. "Anything?" Mark asked. "Quie...

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“The Hunters” by Jim McParland

Submitted to Contest #50

While peacefully nuzzling through a thin layer of hardened snow close to the woodland, a sudden low-pitched noise made the old stag raise his head. Although such occurrences were infrequent at this time of year, he immediately recognised the sound from a baying pack. His senses became heightened. Their howling increased in volume, and a gentle muscular quiver rippled along both flanks. One thing he learned over his long lifetime was that he must avoid encounters with those creatures at all costs. He turned towards the setting sun and lo...

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“Meadowland” by Jim McParland

Submitted to Contest #34

The full moon peeked from behind a thick layer of cloud, sending a thin beam of silver light through the slight gap in Nicole's bedroom curtains. The shaft struck her dressing table's crystal vase, splitting into a vivid rainbow that played about on the mirror behind it. For a moment the sparkling colours reminded Nicole of the party dress her friend wore on her eleventh birthday yesterday. A twinge of envy rushed through her."Please tell me w...

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