Kristal Eckhardt

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2024

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“Desperate Remedies” by Kristal Eckhardt

Submitted to Contest #248

Desperate RemediesJack heard the sharp report of a rifle and smiled. By God, if Soak wasn’t going to get a buck this time. “Hey, Soak!” Jack yelled, “Didja get one?” No answer. Must be out of earshot, Jack thought. An involuntary chuckle rose to his lips. Maybe the stupid shit shot his foot off. The chuckle became an audible laugh. Wouldn’t that serve that bragger right for mouthin’ off about the ten-pointer he got last year? Damn straight it would. Just because Jack himself shot a button-buc...

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“Currere Stadio” by Kristal Eckhardt

Submitted to Contest #235

CURRERE STADIOWalking through an antique store, I came across a section devoted entirely to old photos.Some were in ornate, gilded frames made of wood and plaster. Others were in desktop or easel frames; the size and shape of the photos was as varied as the frames. Round, square, oblong, rectangular; the standard sizes of eight by ten and five by seven were reserved for the more “recent” photos – those taken within the last seventy-plus years.But what grabbed my attention were the bins and boxes full of loose photos. They were...

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