Kendall Defoe

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2020

Stories (174)

174 Stories

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“Modern Furniture” by Kendall Defoe

Submitted to Contest #57

On the clear virtual screen in front of him, he saw that all of the readings were normal and ready for the first flight. The last technician had been fired, so Mr. Tacketh did all of the last-minute check-ups and reviews ahead of the final press conference. The lab was very quiet with just his thoughts and the soundless loops and swirls on the screen. This would have to work; it simply had to be effective when the moment of launch took place. He had dreamed of this for most of his life and the world wanted to see this come true.&nb...

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“Potluck” by Kendall Defoe

Submitted to Contest #56

It was perfect.Not that she would have minded less than perfection, but Ms. Latherson was a woman who knew which sets of eyes would be upon her when she entered the gymnasium. She had already planned for her husband to bring the extra sets of folding tables from the garage when he got home (if he got home, she was beginning to think), and they would have plenty of time to get the usual corner where the air-conditioning, lighting and main doors would make her efforts most visible. So, a perfect cake would be just the right cherry o...

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“How to Run a Secret Society” by Kendall Defoe

Submitted to Contest #55

Great! You have finally admitted that you want to do this. The most important thing to do first is to remember that you have good reasons for starting your own society. These reasons will come out as you develop your own society and try to add members to the group. You should first keep all of the information on what you want from your society in a notebook. Not just any notebook. Maybe one of the notebooks that you are addicted to buying every time you pass through the local mall and stop at the dollar st...

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“Dummies for Dummies” by Kendall Defoe

Submitted to Contest #54

It was nine o’clock on a Saturday night, but Larry was already on his way home. The date had ended so quickly that he decided not to bother with ordering a meal and ignored all of the other happy couples in the restaurant. He went straight home and threw Leon onto a chair. They needed to have a serious talk. -That’s it. I’m done with this. I cannot figure out women. -You are being a bit too hard on yourself. -Six dates! Six dates in the last month and all of them done before a cheque hits the table. -You have h...

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“AC” by Kendall Defoe

Submitted to Contest #53

The cats were furious. When Albert rolled over and felt the raw heat of the sunlight in the airless room, he was very angry. But it was not just his anger. There was Carey next door in the place they shared a balcony with; he did not like the weather, either. He did not like the way things were going. The heat, the sun, the lack of a cool space during the day that was near their food and water bowls, and then all of that fur to live with made their lives very difficult. They had every right to feel angry. This...

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“Items” by Kendall Defoe

Submitted to Contest #52

Must be a Monday. Monday something-something. I can't seem to remember the date anymore. Or even why I first came in here. Everything before I walked in seems to be fading out, like my brain is wading through some sort of white-noise swamp. Odd to be in a shopping cart as I save this... Phone works, but no numbers are on it. Not even the date. No internet, either, but I'm beginning to forget how that works, too. No pictures to remind me of anyone. And since I am forgetting things, I better record all this for whoever finds my cel...

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“Weather Report” by Kendall Defoe

Submitted to Contest #52

So, here we are again... You are probably a little shocked right now. And you are probably wondering why anyone in my situation would be smiling right now. I cannot help myself. It is good to see you again. You are the one that I really did want to see. I know that sounds strange - pretty odd hearing myself say it now - but it is true. And it is a nice day for it, too. They said it would be sunny and maybe partly cloudy, but I do not see a cloud in the sky worth bothering myself over right now. Do you? As you can probably imagine,...

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“Red Carpet” by Kendall Defoe

Submitted to Contest #51

Tick – Tock. Tick – Tock. He was looking at all of the stars at the event but only waiting for the big one. He did not want to pay attention to this watch, but he could not stop himself from constantly staring at it and feeling its vibration and noise in his head. It was louder than he had imagined it could be in such a crowd, especially with the shouting, cheering, camera flashes, instructions barked by those photographers at celebrities who knew the deal and some of the distant traffic noises. He had to wait for it. I...

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“The Playground” by Kendall Defoe

Submitted to Contest #50

Okay, this is how I remember everything. It was a beautiful day. I remember it, even though I was just turning twelve. We always went out in the summer to find a park and have a picnic, and that time was no different than any other. Well, I didn't think so. Why would I? Like I said, I was just a little kid at the time (almost thirteen), and it was a great day. Well, why great? We were going out to have a barbecue with the Stephens (I mean, Stevens). We had known them our whole lives and they now lived close enough - almost next-...

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Author bio

I write and try to keep my hand in the game; I teach and try to entertain as I instruct; I have two guitars (one electric, the other peaceful), no pets, a lot of books and hopes and dreams that I have learned to respect. I promise to keep improving my tall tales and beautiful lies... Review submitted to Globe and Mail: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/e-vox-populi-our-readers-write/article1350857/ Private blog that should really be updated: http://undersolo.blogspot.com/ Look under 'D': http://www.thesquawkback.com/p/fngrlsdtb.html#d Another review: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2001/09/26/music/macy-gray-the-id/ And another review! https://www.moredarkthanshark.org/eno_int_suite-apr07.html Vocal+: https://vocal.media/authors/kendall-defoe Quora: https://www.quora.com/profile/Kendall-Defoe-1 'Talent is long patience.' - Guy de Maupassant “Write a short story every week. It's not possible to write 52 bad short stories in a row.” ― Ray Bradbury