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Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2023
Submitted to Contest #190
(Warning, Very Adult Language, Rated-R humor. Cussing.) In a city that never sleeps, the bonds of friendship can transcend the barriers of time and space. Allow me to introduce two long-lost college friends who reunite for a whirlwind tour of New York City. However, even a happy story can sometimes become twisted in… Maxwell’s Morbid World. #### Jack stood outside Vinnie's apartment building with a phone to his ear. "Hey, Vinnie! I'm here, man. Where are you?" Vinnie answered, "Ah, Jackie boy! Good to hear your voice. I'm r...
Submitted to Contest #189
A grizzled old sea dog with a long, grey beard peered down at the unexpected visitor that had somehow found its way onto his boat. "Ahoy there, ya orange devil," he growled suspiciously. "What shenanigans have landed you scurrying about my boat?"The fox gave a slight bow, its eyes glinting with mischief. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to intrude. I've simply gotten lost somehow."The skipper relaxed his shoulders, sighing. "No need for apologies, but could you tell me how a critter like yourself got lost out here?""I was trying to cross the ocean;...
Submitted to Contest #188
(Warning: The following story contains subject matter that involves Mental Health, Light Alcoholism, non-graphic but slightly physical violence/unintentional self-harm. DO NOT FRET This is NOT a gore piece, or violent for violence's sake.)The Catch CatBy Maxwell K. French“So, what’s the catch?” Rocky questioned the strange gentlemen standing in front of him.Just days after being relieved of his position at the Sactown Height’s Gallery for Fine Art, Rocky bumped into two mysterious figures. He was walking home from the liquor store late at ni...
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