Jon R. Miller

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2021

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“Chance Acquaintances” by Jon R. Miller

Submitted to Contest #96

Relying heavily on his cypress-wood staff, Manabu dragged his feet along a coastal road. Sunbaked asphalt warmed his soles through the straw sandals. At the rate his motor skills deteriorated, he’d be a limping pile of body parts in no time, much less arrive at the next fishing village. He panted heavily. The taste of brine saturated his mouth. He halted, buttressed himself against the staff, and squinted at the late afternoon sky. He had to admit the light blue firmament had grown on him. The color struck him as odd and exotic at first. But...

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(he/him) -Year of the Tiger Hello there! Will the summer never end? I'm seriously considering emigrating to Hoth.

Shortlisted 2 stories ⭐️

Contest #105
Original Sin – read story
Contest #97
The Queen Anne Window – read story