Jocelyn Parkhurst

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2023

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“Conversations on Watch” by Jocelyn Parkhurst

Submitted to Contest #185

“What?” Raff exclaimed, taking his eye off the scope and staring at me. “You had to tell me this now?” “Why not?” I responded, keeping my focus on the landing pad through the lens of the charged pulse rifle. “Not a whole lot going on until the Captain and the Ambassador get back.” “It’s a little bit of a bomb to drop on a guy.” “Well, it’s not about you, now is it.” “Come on Syl, you know whatever you decide we’ll support. But we work with you, and you know...” “I’ve just been holding on to some shit, ...

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“Self Destruct” by Jocelyn Parkhurst

Submitted to Contest #184

Lightening lit up the sky and thunder exploded as I ran from the men seeking to destroy my life. Their animals howled in the distance, progressing ever closer even as I raced out of breath. Yet, stopping meant death, so I endured each painful breath that threatened to tear my lungs from my body. The trees tore at my hair as I wiped the sweat off my face with hands bloodied by the brambles and bushes. Suddenly, the dense trees opened into clearing. Stopping, I gazed across the distance through the torrents of rain, gaging whethe...

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