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Justin Williams

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2023

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Ten Minutes with a Stranger

Submitted to Contest #186

“I couldn’t understand her most of the time, but when I could it was a surreal feeling. I don’t know how to describe it.” “Try me.” “Well, you’re a…don’t tell me…” “Graphic designer.” “I was just about to say that. Anyway, have you ever had a project that you were just stuck on?” “A few times.” “Alright, it’s just like that.” “I think you’re skipping a few steps; please, go on.” “Okay, okay. So, you’re stuck on this project, right? You feel like you’re working so hard, but the damn thing won’t budge.” “Okay, we’re getting somewhere.” “It fee...

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An Unforgettable Goodbye

Submitted to Contest #183

Better is a strong word. I was in the middle of brewing my second pot of coffee when my mother had decided to stop by – unannounced, I might add – to ask me if I was feeling better. “Tremendous, actually.” “I could have guessed as much. You should have listened to me all those years ago,” she said. “You know what they say, live and learn.” “They also say to listen to your elders, but it’s here nor there. What matters is that y’all are happy now.” It had been three weeks since I last saw Sarah. We had gone to my favorite Tex-Mex locale tha...

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