Joseph Hare

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2024

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“The Art of Gratitude” by Joseph Hare

Submitted to Contest #261

Daniel sat on a cushioned office chair, fingers interlaced and set before him as he stared at his friend—his annoying, non-stop-chattering friend. She—Sarah—talked for what seemed like hours about rubbish, saying dumb words like “gratitude” or “integrity.” Daniel couldn’t tell if he wanted to smash his face really hard into the table or fall asleep while she talked.“Come on, Daniel,” Sarah pleaded, brushing her dark hair from her face. “You’re such a…cynic. Can’t you try anything that involves others?”“Yep,” said Daniel dismissively, shuffli...

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“Two Abes, Wrong Adress” by Joseph Hare

Submitted to Contest #258

February 12, 2024…This day of the year had always been the busiest, a time when every resident of this small town gathered to celebrate one extraordinary day: Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. The whole city was abuzz with shoppers and excited chatter, for a barbeque would be held to commemorate everything Lincoln had done for his country, and as the slogan was “No one goes hungry on Lincoln’s Birthday!” everyone was a tad more than excited.Ian Holston, a nineteen-year-old boy, strolled down the street, his cerulean jacket keeping out the early mo...

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“Scourge of the Ancients” by Joseph Hare

Submitted to Contest #239

The tapping of rain on the overhang’s roof was a melody of death, a cacophony of minuscule taps that indicated the world’s imminent demise. Who knew that the touch of a thistle could bring about a spreading plague? One that had infected the land of Indiria’s ancestry long before the genesis of civilization? Now, with the Scourge of the Ancients tapping the ceiling, the world quelled, and so did Fallon and her dragon Rhü...

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Author bio

My name is Joseph Hare, and I have been committed to writing a variety of genres for a handful of years now. My two favorite genres to put on a page are gripping epic fantasies or laugh-out-loud comedies. When I'm not writing one, I'm writing the other. But, when I need a break from writing, I enjoy making lyrical music, dabbling in 3D animation, and spending time in the great outdoors.