Luke McDermott

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2021

Stories (2)

2 Stories

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“i, Sixth Grader” by Luke McDermott

Submitted to Contest #124

Mr. Drubble thinks one of his sixth graders is an android but I think he’s an idiot.  I looked closely at the framed picture on his desk. Two men, early thirties, embracing in front of a Christmas tree, their festive sweaters blending in with the cacophony of decorations. Golden retriever, rehearsed smiles, stiff posture, wedding rings. It was hard to say which was the middle school teacher. They were definitely nerds. Their dog doesn’t even want to be in the picture. Yeah, surely just an idiot but I shouldn’t judge. Lots of peop...

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“Mall Mystery” by Luke McDermott

Submitted to Contest #122

The music is too much. We see the lights on the walls, the garland and tinsel on every ledge, the wreaths on every storefront sign. We see Santa with elves at the North Pole for Christ's sake. We’re already at the mall. We’re already surrendering our money and our Thursday evening. Do you have to rub it in by blasting the most cloying versions of these tunes that we've heard ad nauseam every December of our lives? I was in the Christmas spirit on the way here. I was singing along with Sinatra. I couldn’t believe how bad Ella and Emma want...

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Author bio

I have some experience writing comedy, non fiction, and short plays. I’m trying to find my voice in fiction.