Leonides Calderon

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2021

Stories (2)

2 Stories

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“Feathered ashes.” by Leonides Calderon

Submitted to Contest #99

There once was a book store in the south that not many people outside the realm knew or cared about. There was nothing particularly enchanting of the place that would set it aside from other book stores around the world. Just like any other book store, there were rows and rows of books. Books stacked along the wall, books creating inconspicuous piles on random patches of floor, books creating shelves to house more books. The low lighting and leather-bound chairs gave off a sense that this was more than just a bookstore, but in fact a home. W...

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“Snake in the Garden.” by Leonides Calderon

Submitted to Contest #75

In my line of work you not only see bad people and what they do, you also get to watch them start a brand new life from the pocket of the tax payer. My job is not only to create the names and find the new life, I am also the one that makes sure they don't mess it up. They call me 'The travel agent'. In my 10 years on the job it's almost all you ever see, young kids trying their hand at the life of crime and realize they don't have what it takes. Witnessing a heinous crime from your 'hero', the person you thought could do no wrong, can really...

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Author bio

I am a writer at heart. I have nothing published aside from a 100 word scary story I submitted for a contest in the fifth grade.