Matthew Guerrero

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2023

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“He’s Here.” by Matthew Guerrero

Submitted to Contest #199

Maddy’s journal Madelyn’s entry #1 I’ve decided to use my full name instead of the goto that everyone calls me, I mean my sister did tell me I should use it at my full disposal, so why not use it. It’s the name I use in my head when talking about myself or making up conversations when I’m watching others. Trust me I’m always watching (cue the eerie violins, or maybe the X-files theme?) but yeah, Madelyn sounds so much more mature, like Madelyn has her shit together, but Maddy is pouring her feelings out in a journal because she’s havin...

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“It’s all fun and games.” by Matthew Guerrero

Submitted to Contest #198

TW, Child abuse, physical and psychological violence, mental health and sexual violence. “Okay class! Pop quiz” The man shouts above the cries, and we all listen, glued to our desk, like flies buzzing in and never leaving a cheap fly trap. I can see the entire class from my vantage in the back, and I choke back the bile rising in my throat, from the smell of rank piss all over the room. Pools of it surround the flooring underneath, making misshapen puddles where the kids are sitting. I’m shocked when I see Billy Thorn, who has been a thorn...

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Horror and comedy writer, aspiring novelist, and screenwriter hoping to get better as he goes.