John Passadino

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Oct, 2021

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“Fair Trade ” by John Passadino

Submitted to Contest #159

Sammy's talent on the guitar would have rivaled that of any musicians on old Earth. Now, on planet Alcatron, the new Earth, only three known musicians were left. First, there was Sammy on guitar. The second musician was known as the symbol @ on flute. Last, a Droid called King Solomon played piano for the Alcotronian Emperor, Interstellar the Great. It was two hundred years since earthling guitar legend Jimi Hendrix played his Fender Stratocaster guitar with his teeth, behind his head, and lightning fast. Since then, people on the planet Alc...

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“Sundown you better take care” by John Passadino

Submitted to Contest #156

Sundown You Better Take Care by John Passadino Francis brushed his teeth with fervor. The cool water and mint-flavored paste gushed over his gums and teeth, stimulating his taste buds. He savored the sweetness, thinking of the stack of York Peppermint Patties he layered on his tongue on Easter Sunday during his formative years. The experience and thoughts jolted him with an oxytocin high. “Ah yes, nothing like a peppermint toothpaste rush.”  He spat into the sink, feeling a trickle of warm drool on his chin, and watched the fluffy...

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Author bio

John has written many plays, sketches, and scripts. He's produced, acted, and directed videos, comedy shows, and plays in the New York metropolitan area. Three of his short plays are published. He lives on Long Island, NY, with his family and is working on a sequel to his short story collection: Incredible Tales (Amazon), and his first novel.