Mark Newman

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Oct, 2019

Stories (4)

4 Stories

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“What’s In Your Pocket?” by Mark Newman

Submitted to Contest #18

Dan and Sue were rummaging around in the attic of their home. Dust floated in the air all around them and they coughed gleefully as they searched for last years boxes of winter gear. It was their date night and they had decided to go out to the local pub together. It was the one day each month that they had to themselves as work took either Dan or Sue away from home for days.“Ah ha! I win.” Dan shouted happily. Sue clapped her hands together. Then caught the smaller box Dan threw her way. Then they closed up the attic and went downstairs to ...

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“The Wild Trees” by Mark Newman

Submitted to Contest #16

There are trees and then there are the trees in the woods.As a kid growing up, I had always been warned to *NEVER GO INTO THE WOODS*. We all knew why. The stories were quite clear. Even though the tree outside our house was friendly and benevolent, the trees in the woods were more like a street gang.I loved my cherry tree. She and I spent hours in each others company. I would compliment her on her pleasant aroma and would feast on the cherries she produced. I took care of her, of course. Not that she needed me to look after her. She was a fu...

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“The Stubborn Plant” by Mark Newman

Submitted to Contest #15

Jack was a precocious toddler, a smart ass teenager and a gifted adult. Gifted in the art of marketing. And if it were not for his stubborn streak he would have done well for himself. So it came as a surprise to Jack that his employer had to let him go just so the company could move forward.They had given Jack plenty of opportunity to adapt, to see their reason, to come around. But, alas, Jack’s stubbornness won the day.So Jack finds himself in the unemployment line and thinking of what to do next. He had already exhausted all avenues of emp...

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“George's Lucky Night” by Mark Newman

Submitted to Contest #13

George came to work at the lab. He was very nervous for a number of reasons. First it was his first night on the job. Second it happened to be Halloween. And if that wasn't bad enough, George was extremely superstitious.He reported to the guards control room. He met his supervisor. And he was assigned to Rebecca, a seasoned and heavy set woman. She grinned at him. And cracked her knuckles in her fist as if she were imagining crushing his head. But George was fearful for a completely different reason. Rebecca was wearing a brooch with a symbo...

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