John Taavetti

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2024

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“Home” by John Taavetti

Submitted to Contest #244

Breathing heavily. Owen ran through the streets. It was past midnight, and he knew he was out past the city curfew. Owen had no intention of being busted by the Authority—not today. If he got caught, they’d either put him to death or place him in one of those work camps or something, but either way, he’d never see his wife again. Owen cut down a corner and then another. The air was hot and sticky even though the sun set hours ago. The blasted sun was turning into a gas giant, and it...

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“The Collective” by John Taavetti

Submitted to Contest #242

“Hello!” Izzy called out in the dark warehouse. “Is anyone here? Hello!” she called out again. She pulls her brown hair away from her eyes. The young woman walked slowly through the deep darkness. “Why didn’t I bring a freakin’ flashlight?” she mocked her own stupidity at that moment. Her hands extended outward. She had already ran into four things that were probably old warehouse equipment. This place seems abandoned. She thought. Out of nowhere a massive spotlight hits her face stopping her in her tracks. She was no-less blinde...

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