Kevin Quin

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2022

Stories (5)

5 Stories

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“The Removalists” by Kevin Quin

Submitted to Contest #194

The Removalists He was having a drink in the Westward Pub in Perth after a day at the football, watching East Fremantle thrash East Perth. Charlie Pratt, the Publican, mentioned more than once that he’d like some music, but what? Leaning on the bar and perched on a stool, but with an ear tuned to whatever was around him, Uncle Zac suggested, “What about a jukebox, or maybe a piano for singalongs, eh?” “What’s a jukebox?” asked Charlie. “It’s a new-fangled record player.” Uncle Zac answered without knowing much about them. “Nah. A pianna wo...

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“The Hat” by Kevin Quin

Submitted to Contest #176

The Hat It was just a hat. A bowler or derby hat actually. I saw it hanging on a hat stand in Magikat Books and Magic Emporium. I passed by it daily on my way to work. The shop itself was hardly what might be imagined as an emporium. It seemed small and unobtrusive, but the hat fascinated me. But the hat fascinated me so much so much I ventured inside. The shelves of books had no interest, but the hat held my attention. I saw myself wearing it but thought it would bring a smile or even a few derisive comments from my work mates. I tried to p...

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“The Lunch Menu” by Kevin Quin

Submitted to Contest #162

The Lunch Menu It was lunchtime and both men knew that looking at the menu would spoil the surprise. The place looked like Heaven. Some might say it was only a step or two away. But it wasn’t. It was just a veranda with windows. Not an old, pre-war breezeway, but a modern, well-lit sunroom. The large glass windows let in the light and the sun - yet protected from the cold and the heat. The quiet buzzing of the air-conditioning saw to that. In any case, today, the place was pleasantly warm from the winter sun which streamed in picking up the...

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“Second Thoughts” by Kevin Quin

Submitted to Contest #157

Second Thoughts I never had second thoughts. He had just bought a new, up to date, 70” smart television set, so I had to get a bigger one. It was inevitable that I would outdo him. I always did. Like the wristwatch he bought. It was fantastic and did everything but make a cup of tea! It forecast the weather, had the internet, and even told the time and date! I had to get a better one. It was difficult but the research paid off and I bought a state-of-the-art smart watch. It answered questions, searched the internet, and connected to my TV an...

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“The Performance” by Kevin Quin

Submitted to Contest #156

The Performance There were a number of day chairs, leather, yet covered in those brownish throw rugs from IKEA. Several older people sat on them, chatting, reading, knitting, doing crosswords, watching the mute television, or sleeping. Some were dying. Two of the men looked a little different from the others. One, in brown corduroy trousers and a beige silk shirt with an old-fashioned wine-coloured cravat around his neck was standing, laughing and quite animated; the other, slightly scruffy, but clean shaven in grey trousers, w...

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