John Michail

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2021

Stories (6)

6 Stories

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“Dearest of Friends” by John Michail

Submitted to Contest #100

"Go ahead, let's have a seat," Darren spoke. After you, my old friend," Jon replied. "All right. Thank you, brother," Darren said as he took his seat. "I'll be right back to take your orders, OK!" said the waitress. Darren & Jon replied in harmony, "Sure." The two let out a laugh and settled into their seats. Darren started saying, "Do you remember the last time we were in this place?" "My God, it has to be at least ten years now," Jon said. "Yeah, that's right!" Darren gleefully agreed. Jon's face immediately had fallen into a somber lo...

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“The Foreordained Friendship” by John Michail

Submitted to Contest #96

Two men stood outside of a pharmacy in Brielle, NJ, having friendly chit-chat. Philip, a banker, and Lou, a pharmacist. Two young boys somewhat hid behind their father's legs. As the adult men spoke, the boys stayed silent. It was then that the conversation had turned to the boys- "and this is my son John," Philip said. "And this is my son Darren," replied Lou. The two young boys to shy to even look at each other, waved rather boorishly at each other. Whispering a very shy, "hello." Philip breaking the silence, said, "Well, it was a real ple...

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“The Repentant Daughter” by John Michail

Submitted to Contest #95

This wasn't the first time Felicity stood indecisive and frozen in fear of making another mistake in life. Everything she had ever tried to accomplish up until this very moment she considered a complete failure, and nothing had ever worked out for her; despite how hard she tried, it just never worked out, ever! What a tremendous pain it is to bear in this life to want to accomplish something, to want to be a success. "I know we're supposed to feel content and happy with what we have in life. And I've never felt, ever in mylife that I wanted ...

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“The Intemperate Son ” by John Michail

Submitted to Contest #94

"Would you please just listen to me for once! For once in your life! Look at what life is telling you!" pleaded Philip as he argued with his stubborn, know-it-all, eighteen-year-old son Jon. "It has nothing to do with my opinion or my desire for you to do any particular thing with your life. It's your life now, I am just warning you ahead of time of the possible consequences." Philip urged Jon again. "Really, I'm not trying to stop you son. You are an adult now, and if you want to live by your own rules, you've got to be all-in or all-out! F...

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“Neither One of US” by John Michail

Submitted to Contest #94

"It's sad to thinkWe're not gonna make itAnd it's gotten to the pointWhere we just can't fake itFor some ungodly reasonJust won't let it dieI guess neither one of usWants to be the first to say goodbye..." (Weatherly, Neither one of us, 1973, Gladys Knight & The Pips). "Really, this song has to play right now, at this moment? I love Gladys Knight, but she's got some bad timing!" Jake spoke sarcastically... "I'm sorry, Leila, what were you saying?" Leila didn't find Jake's humor timely or appropriate, considering the heart-wrenching ...

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“Have You Seen Her?” by John Michail

Submitted to Contest #93

The sounds of the carnival music blaring, the parade of characters marching and dancing in the streets, and the caravan of floats driving by with people waving and throwing flowers gladened the heart of Beebee. The smells of all the carnival food brought euphoria to her palette; the different array of delicious fare all led to a stimulating experience. However delightful this all was, Beebee would soon regret her decision to come to the carnival. "Lucille! How amazing is this?!?" Beebee, still bopping to the rhythm of the music and eyes ahea...

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Author bio

I am a current Bachelor's student of Communication with a concentration in Professional Writing and a minor study In English Language & Literature. I am not a published author yet, but I hope to publish my children's books that I have written and are under consideration at this time. I am also currently a Grant Writer Intern for a 501c Non-Profit Organization.