Josh Poole

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Apr, 2021

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“The Crab and the Old Man” by Josh Poole

Submitted to Contest #94

The Crab and the Old Man “I’m not leaving this island,” the old man grumbled. “Then you’ll starve,” a little red crab replied. “I have fish to eat and water to drink. I am content.” The man slumped down against a palm tree and crossed his arms. “What about your wife? What about your family? Won’t they miss you?” The crab urged, taking timid, mechanical step towards the old man. “I’ve an ex-wife who hates me and a daughter that doesn’t love me.” “Love can be regained,” the crab assured him. “Not this kind,” the old m...

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“The Isle of Late Fees” by Josh Poole

Submitted to Contest #91

One hundred and sixty-two days, that was how long the old man had been stranded on the island. One hundred and seventeen days, that was how overdue his books were. He had to work the weight of those three hard covers into the buoyancy of his makeshift raft, which he had assembled meticulously over the course of months. His hair had grown long and unkempt, and his once pale skin had turned the texture of a leather-bound journal while his nails had become long enough to use as bookmarks.       &nbsp...

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