Larry Rhoton

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Apr, 2021

Stories (5)

5 Stories

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“Allison’s Haunting Dilemma” by Larry Rhoton

Submitted to Contest #95

It was the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make. To live with the teasing for the next three years of high school or face my fears of being panophobic. My name is Allison; I’m fifteen years old, and this fall, I’ll start my sophomore year in high school. I’ve always thought I was a likable person. I get along with my friends, and we’ve shared many memories at the Ice Cream Station. That’s where we meet most days.The Ice Cream Station is a malt shop with an arcade. Under their logo are the words, ‘Come on in and fill up,’ and believe m...

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“The House in the Country” by Larry Rhoton

Submitted to Contest #92

The back door to the house was locked, but a swift kick to the jam popped it open. Six teenagers walked into the dimly lit dwelling. The air was stale and musty; it was offensive to the senses. At one time, the old home sat on a manicured yard laced with roses, dogwoods, and hydrangeas. Flower beds lined the edges of the foundations, and flowers burst forth with an array of colors. Mother Nature dipped her brush onto her pallet and painted each flower with various spectacular hues, tints, and tones. Some were luminous, while others were d...

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“The Book of Mysterious Places and Adventures.” by Larry Rhoton

Submitted to Contest #91

Romy rolled her wheelchair over to her bedroom window; she sat watching the birdbath. The redbird was having a wonderful time playing in the water. She didn’t know how much water it took to clean a bird, but one thing for sure, the redbird was getting a good bath. She wondered if today would be like yesterday, or the day before, or the day before that day. To the nine-year-old girl, each day seemed to be repeating itself, uninteresting and boring. School was closed for the summer, and she enjoyed that, but she longed for an adventure...

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“Return Promises ” by Larry Rhoton

Submitted to Contest #91

It was a cool and wet morning; the rain pelted the rooftops, showing no signs of letting up. However, there was something strange and different about this storm; it was unsettling, mysterious, and fell over the city as if trying to consume everything. The lightning flashed, lighting up the sky followed by a mighty clash of thunder.Emily took off her rain suit and placed her lunch in the refrigerator. She usually had lunch at the small café across the street, but today, she would eat her lunch in the library. As a librarian, Emily wore soft s...

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“Chloe and Annabelle” by Larry Rhoton

Submitted to Contest #90

The young girl picked up the strange-looking insect. At first, she thought it was a butterfly but was surprised at what she saw after a closer look. She ran inside her house and up to her room. Grabbing a magnifying glass, she studied the tiny creature. Now, she could confirm, what she was looking at was indeed a fairy. The fairy’s wings were iridescent green and, by all appearances, looked as if someone had picked her up and dipped the tips of her wings in a can of fluorescent yellow paint. Both the greens and yellows blended into a b...

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Author bio

I am an avid writer. I write fictional novels, although I have written one non-fiction book. I love to write short stories but my real passion is novels. I have six published. My newest endeavor is a series of Quick Reads. They are short, 150 pages of twists, turns, and adventures. I have a degree in business, and I live in Tennessee. I am retired.