John Siddham

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2023

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“Harrowing evening” by John Siddham

Submitted to Contest #203

The sparkles hit her nose as she drew the glass to her lips. With a naughty smile, Amy sipped the drink and sighed —no life without gin and tonic. The bubbles from the drink burst on her tongue, releasing tangy flavours. She stared at Richard, who stood tall next to her. He was a perfect catch. Her lips widened, pushing the cheeks to reveal a dimple. We’re gonna have a great time. Her fingers caressed the stubble on his chin of the charming man she had met a few days ago. The venue was buzzing with loud music and after-work chatter. She sat ...

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“The busker” by John Siddham

Submitted to Contest #199

Yet again, Jim was alone that evening after a long day’s work. His mates had gone out on their dates. He wandered aimlessly and cursed himself for his pitiful state. He slowly made his way to the Bourke Street Mall. The after-work crowd was going in all directions. The shops blasted their sales to catch would-be shoppers. Smokers were delighted to be out in the free. Amid the hullaballoo, a female vocal pierced through and caught Jim’s attention. He stood there motionless. His fingers responded subconsciously, tapping to the rhythm. A subtle...

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“Freeing a throttled bouquet” by John Siddham

Submitted to Contest #191

Vijay pulled his car to the pavement with a grumble. The noise and chaos in the market overwhelmed him. Cars honking, carts rattling on the uneven mud pavement, motorbikes revving with fumes, and people’s loud voices filling the air. The narrow streets were packed with vendors selling their harvest. Buyers weaved their way, examining fruits and vegetables and looking for bargains. The smell of wet mud and the soil from the roots of vegetables filled the air contrasting with the sweet fragrance of fresh flowers and the aroma of ripe fruit, cr...

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Author bio

Just dabbling!