M. Louis Lambert

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2020

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“Longing For the Crickets” by M. Louis Lambert

Submitted to Contest #68

I had the pleasure of seeing Linda only on her birthday. I guess that day holds a special energy for those it involves. It was always a special time for both of us - right up until the day I died. As with every year, we started the day off at Lake Sterling, tucked away in a grove of pines north of Toronto where some lakes up there were as clear as glass. One could see all the way to the bottom with the right light, and, the sunrise? Oh, the sunrise reflected on the lake like God’s forge heating up to fashion a sword of unimaginable beauty.Bu...

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“Give Them a Voice” by M. Louis Lambert

Submitted to Contest #64

“It’s definitely authentic,” I said, trying to stoke the fires of enthusiasm in my voice. I’m pretty sure I failed.“Are you sure?” Mason Dearborn asked. He squinted slightly in my direction, probably scrutinizing my lack of excitement. He wouldn’t be the first to question my hollow emotions. Ever since coming home from ‘Nam, I’ve felt like a lifeless shell moved along by the strings of life’s responsibilities.“Yes, Mr. Dearborn,” I said. “It’s a genuine nine millimeter German Luger manufactured between 1930 and 1942. The fakes are usually mi...

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