Joseph Gozum

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2019

Stories (6)

6 Stories

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“Forever Together Remember” by Joseph Gozum

Submitted to Contest #228

The world stood on the precipice of oblivion, and the Farnsworth family, like countless others, grappled with the surreal reality of an impending apocalypse. News of the cataclysmic event had spread like wildfire, leaving cities in chaos, governments in disarray, and families torn between despair and the desperate need to hold onto something resembling normalcy. The Farnsworths, living in a modest suburban home, found themselves caught in the crossfire of uncertainty. Mark Farnsworth, the family patriarch, had always been the sturdy anchor...

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“Lingering Spirit” by Joseph Gozum

Submitted to Contest #221

I had never thought much about what would happen after I died. I suppose most people don't. The living have a tendency to be preoccupied with their own lives, their own problems, their own deaths. But as I watched the world I once knew slip away, I realized that I was trapped in a state of limbo, tethered to the realm of the living by some unresolved matter that I couldn't quite put my finger on. My name was Noah, and I was a ghost. Or at least, I thought that's what I was. I had no memory of how I had died, no recollection of the events l...

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“A Natural Wonder” by Joseph Gozum

Submitted to Contest #218

In the heart of the bustling city, amidst the ceaseless hum of traffic and the cacophony of voices, there was a sound that went unnoticed by most. It was the soft, melodic tinkling of wind chimes, hidden among the urban jungle. Every afternoon, like clockwork, they came alive, offering a brief respite from the relentless noise of the metropolis. In a small, dimly lit apartment on the top floor of a nondescript building, Sarah sat by the open window, her gaze fixed on the wind chimes that dangled from the iron railing. The chimes were an he...

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“Desert Escape” by Joseph Gozum

Submitted to Contest #8

The sweltering heat made John sluggish, and it did not help that the sun's rays felt like the sting of being slapped on the skin. His water bottle was nearly full, but he did not account for the temperature to affect the liquid inside. He took a gulp and nearly spat the water out, it was boiling hot. He capped the bottle and proceeded east trudging over the sandy dune when he spotted another traveler. He hoped that he was not seeing things, and rushed towards the unsuspecting person.“Hey!” he yelled, waving his hand. “Hello.”The person stopp...

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“Break it Down” by Joseph Gozum

Submitted to Contest #2

Caleb loved his new girlfriend, Faith. She was beautiful, smart, and funny. He looked at her as if she was the only woman on earth, but something kept Caleb from popping the big question. His previous engagement had left an emotional scar that was a constant reminder of how badly love can get. He would recall the pain and torment he felt the last time he placed his trust on someone, but that was not all that he remembered. There was also a phase of bliss, happy thoughts that could persuade a smile on his face. However, that relationship left...

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“Never Gets Old” by Joseph Gozum

Submitted to Contest #1

“Never thought I'd live to a hundred,” said Tristan. He was smoking a cigarette. “And there was a time when I thought this would send me to my grave.” A woman who wore a floor length dress gazed into his eyes as he spoke to her. She walked up to him with sultry in her gait. She pressed her body against his as she ran her fingers through his hair. “You don't look a day over twenty,” she said. Her lips glistened after she licked them. “That's really nice of you to say Emma,” said Tristan. “You never age a day yourself my love, but you already ...

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