KT George

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2020

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“Platitudes for those Left Behind” by KT George

Trigger warning: Grief, death of a loved one. Profanity. “It’s been sixteen hours and twenty-two days since I held her in my arms,” Sisely told her therapist.           “Have you been able to cry?”           Sisely shook her head no.           “How about your sleep?”        &...

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“The Divine Intervention of the Molly Maguires” by KT George

For three months out of the year, antiques and art lovers all over the United States gather to share their beloved treasures at designated roadshow locations. The hunters and gathers, the collectors, and even the hoarders come together in one place to seek out the advice of experts and estimators to see if the stuff they have is worth any money. Sometimes they earn a history lesson while also learning they’ve got an une...

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“The Vaduz Wallet Brigade” by KT George

Have you ever lost your wallet while on vacation in a foreign country and thought, “Welp, I hope whoever finds it has a gas! Now, where is the local consulate office?” Yeah, me neither. I mean, I did lose my wallet on vacation in a foreign country, but the words coming from my mouth were not those of hope for the persons who discovered it. They were more like phrases that would make a sailor blush, mixed in with some so...

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“Copperfield Must Die” by KT George

Note #1: Strong language in English and Spanish. Brief mention of torture. Note #2: This is best read in sequential order from The Copperfield of Tax Accountants, then Copperfield’s Descent into a Dark Dark Wood, then this. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ninety cinderblocks made up the shortest wall of the federal prisoner’s cell and...

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“Copperfield's Descent into a Dark Dark Wood” by KT George

Note: The characters David Fields and Dora first appeared in the short story The Copperfield of Tax Accountants. Also, March 25th is Dante Day or Dantedì in Italy, so this story and its prompt were timely! Forty-five minutes after David left her apartment, Dora was dead, and his life’s trajectory changed forever. Or maybe it was changed the minute he answered her text. The on...

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“The Copperfield of Tax Accountants” by KT George

There was too much food and wine and not enough good company. At least, that was the sober opinion of the evening's honorary guest. When surrounded by dozens of strangers celebrating you, you don't get much time to think things through. Your job is to show up early, make a conscious effort to connect with everyone in attendance, then make a speech proving you deserve the honor bestowed upon you.  David Fi...

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“Did You Hear the One About the Woman Who Hates Cats?” by KT George

      Jenn’s thirty-two-year-old husband, Jaret, passed away three months ago from throat cancer. It shocked everyone, for no one knew he was sick. Especially Jaret, who had gone to the dentist for his annual checkup when the doctor noticed unusual growths on his enlarged tonsils. A trip to an Ear, Nose, and Throat doctor and an oncologist confirmed the professionals’ opinions. From there, it went all downhill.   ...

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“It's A Steve Harvey Kinda Day” by KT George

“I love my wife. She won’t be mad. I love my wife. She will be reasonable. I love my wife. Please, God. Don’t let her divorce me. Huh. Isn’t that where I left you this morning?” “They call it a Living Room for a reason. I’m living. And it’s Bon Bon hour. Why are you home so early?”“Why are you so flushed?”“The sugar rush, and Steve Harvey. He makes me laugh. He makes me cry. Anyway, another jerk at work got you down?”“Something like that.”“Sit. ...

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“The Quiet Struggle of Squirreling” by KT George

My mother doesn’t know how to let anything go. And I mean anything: objects, people, animals, even thoughts and feelings. When I first noticed this condition, I was six years old. I had a new friend over after school, and as soon as he entered our house, I knew something was off. “It smells like my great-aunt Sarah’s house. Old,” he said, stretching out the ‘L’ sound while wrink...

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“Blown Fuse” by KT George

Be bold. Be brave. Be unafraid.  Don't dream your life. Live your dream. It's not about finding yourself. It's about creating yourself. Donovan had these sayings and more plastered all around his house, office, and even his Toyota Corolla's bumper. That's where the habit formed. He'd accidentally backed into a light pole, scuffing the plastic and paint. He didn't wa...

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“The Zeitgeist of Big Pharma” by KT George

Lollie was terrified of men starting with the OB/GYN who delivered her. Calathea was co-dependent, always needing a friend to do just about anything, even going to the bathroom. Butters, nicknamed after the South Park character, had just escaped an abusive relationship. Beau was on the autism spectrum and had ADHD. Evie had a brain tumor that caused her to have seizures. Estelle was terminally ill with a rare form of can...

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“Going Ghost” by KT George

The unemployment rate in the United States hovers around 10 percent. It's not the highest it has ever been, but many people are out of work, short on cash, and limited with their options. There's a sense of hopelessness in the country, and it's bleeding into every corner of the world. The television news pundits are all predicting more of the same. It's a recession, and the government is out of moves to control the downw...

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“Hike of Shame” by KT George

The skin of his forehead had deep set rivulets that reminded me of the valleys melting glaciers leave behind on a mountainside. I wondered if I could stick pennies in between their folds. Would they stay? How many could I fit across the great expansion of his neanderthal-like skull? “There’s obviously the problem of induction, among other things…” the man droned on. I watched with rapt fascination as a si...

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“Captured Thoughts” by KT George

June 12, 2001: Dearest Diary, or should I say Captain’s Log? I don’t know how to start to be honest. I guess I’ll begin by saying this is my first journal. My aunt sent it to me for my 12th birthday, which is today. The note that came with it says it will come in handy over the next year as I grow into my teens. It was embarrassing to read. My mom always makes a big deal about my two brothers and me opening our gifts in front of everyone. I had my three best friends over for pizza and cake, so of course, they saw the gift too....

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“Al's Bodega Has Everything You Need” by KT George

I stop by Al's Bodega on average twice a week. It's on my walk home from work but also just a few doors down from my apartment building. That makes midnight munchie runs possible. It doesn't matter when I go, Al's is guaranteed to have what I need. Milk and butter; a deli sandwich and a six-pack; laundry detergent or a pint of ice cream. Ben and Jerry's Phish Food, named after one of the greatest touring bands since the Grateful Dead.Al's is your run of the mill convenience store on the corner of Halifax and Dearbor...

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Author bio

Hi! 👋 I’m a former tech executive turned freelance content writer. I love exploring the world through words and my crazy imagination. Check out my blog, ktgeorge.com, where I publish a free short story once a month. Want to connect outside of Reedsy? Shoot me an email at wordsmith@ktgeorge.com