Macauley Moffatt

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2024

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“The Item in Question” by Macauley Moffatt

Submitted to Contest #234

She stared at herself in the mirror. Her long brown hair was ratty from sleep. She stood, immobilized from exhaustion and pining for ten more minutes. Her pyjama bottoms were frayed and tattered. She got them in college and refused to retire them, claiming they brought her luck. Her lower belly gently protruded from beneath her shirt, round and soft. She poked at it with concern. “Why do you taunt me so?” She wondered. “I eat vegetables, I walk the dog, but you remain.” She sai...

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“Dear Diary, I’m serious this time.” by Macauley Moffatt

Submitted to Contest #233

Dear Diary,I did it again. Last night was my coworkers’ going away party at the bar down the street from the office. Everyone came, even my boss. The night started out ok, I guess; we left the office around 5:15 pm and headed to the Milky Hornthistle. It's a stupid name for a bar if you ask me. I didn’t choose the place; Ronnie did. That woman loves a dive bar. But anyway, we got there, and everyone sat at a big harvest table. The light was dim, and the room stunk of old rotting wood and spilled beer. Waves of nausea crashed came over me, an...

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