Mark Colflesh

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2020

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“The Refrigeration Extrapolation” by Mark Colflesh

Submitted to Contest #82

TW: discussion of food and weight The Refrigeration Extrapolation By Mark Colflesh “This one is a beauty,” the salesman, his badge read Timbo, said enthusiastically. “The SAL 5000 is our top of the line. Very popular with movie stars and pro athletes.” “Do I look like an NBA player?” I asked with an edge to my voice. Sure, I wanted a good fridge, but I wasn’t going to be taken for a ride. “You could pass for Brad Pitt, a younger version, Fight Club age.” He smiled broadly and stroked the appliance like it was his date for the evening. “What ...

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“Waiting for Sunrise” by Mark Colflesh

Submitted to Contest #49

“Moon droppin’ ‘hind the trees,” Eli said, trying to sound calm. The darkness hid the shaking of his hands. “Always get a chill just ‘fore the dawn. Wish I had some ‘bacco for my pipe.” He clutched the little clay pipe firmly, as if he was afraid it would get away. “You got any smoke, Henry?” His companion did not reply, just sat cloaked in the dark of the foxhole. A light fog had formed and joined them in their dugout. The dampness slid round Eli’s neck and inside his wool blouse. The material was so threadbare that it offered...

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