Jonathan Shiller

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2023

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2 Stories

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“Prognosis” by Jonathan Shiller

Submitted to Contest #234

This story is about a cancer patient who is planning his funeral. Prognosis by Jonathan Shiller Dr. Ruben took one look at my sunken face and said, “You need a break. Take a week off and get your strength back.” Months of chemo had worn me down, so I took his advice and slept in until 11 before heading to my appointment. I arrived early and sat in the plush reception area waiting for my name to be called. It ...

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“Care Package” by Jonathan Shiller

Submitted to Contest #212

This story deals with the loss of a child during the Covid 19 epidemic. Right smack in the middle of the summer, I walked down the main drag in town, up the cement stairs, and between the Doric columns of the grand entrance to the Post Office. It made me feel fancy for some reason even though I looked disheveled, my mousy brown hair pulled back in a cheap claw clip from the Dollar store. I dragged an overstuffed garbage bag through the narrow doorway, hoping that there would be a free kiosk to claim to dump and organize my wares. I a...

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