John Settles

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2020

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“First Circle ” by John Settles

Submitted to Contest #36

March 01, 1:15AM Hey you, it’s been a while since we sat down and thought about stuff, although one would argue I think too much. Oh well.  So I’ve been having this recurring nightmare. Its been about a month now since I’ve had it and our sleep schedule has gone completely bonkers. I remember the days when I was little and got tired around nine or ...

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“An Internal Treatise on the Notion of Spring” by John Settles

Submitted to Contest #35

I could never figure out what joy there is to be found in spring. Sure, I could probably understand from a child’s perspective, all the vibrant colors, the birds and the bees fluttering about, the excited invitations to come play with them and roll around in the dirt and mud, kicking up God knows how much pollen to invade the noses of everyone around them. Yes, all of these things are wonderful for a child, they are living what people call “their best life” in that moment. To think ...

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“Your Partner ” by John Settles

Submitted to Contest #34

Jordan :)Sat, May 4, 1:15AM Wassup DamienHeyy

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“Mom's Shirt ” by John Settles

Submitted to Contest #31

“Jack,” Jason cried out, “where did you put Mom’s shirt?” “I dunno, you’re one the one that always does laundry,” he yelled back.  He swore, if murder wasn’t illegal, he’d be an only child by now. But instead of being upset with him about the missing shirt, he took it out on the other poor wrinkled shirts, short...

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Author bio

I am an aspiring writer currently studying Communications and Writing in college. I want to be able to write in any capacity that the job requires while also writing for leisure.