Michael Hemmings

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2022

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“February 24, 4:47 a.m., MT” by Michael Hemmings

Submitted to Contest #136

February 24, 4:47 a.m., MT “They left a message again.” “Who?” “Murdoch.” “Murdoch. Must be desperate, bringing out the lowest of the low.” They were walking back through a row of bright green healthy crop, fed by water from an ancient cistern carried by stone conduits down the mountain to their small hermitage, built by a long-dead civilization. “C’mon, Jake. He was your best friend.” “Was; remember that.” “I remember,” she said, weary. They were both unused to the constant hard work of establishing a safe space for their fami...

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“Are You There God? ” by Michael Hemmings

Submitted to Contest #132

“ ‘It’s me. You know who’. That’s what I said. And you know what I got back? Nothing. That’s when I asked you out for coffee. I need help; I am… swallowed up by anguish.” After looking at each other, the Rabbi and Imam turned back to the Priest. The Imam said, “But…” The Rabbi said, “Well…” “You first,” the Imam said with a smile. “You are first in history and in the love of Allah.” “Thanks colleague; in history yes, but first in love does not mean preeminent. We are all loved by HaShem; think of a couple with more than one child. Do th...

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