Michael Palmieri

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2024

Stories (20)

20 Stories

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“Thank you for that” by Michael Palmieri

Submitted to Contest #261

Dear Jennifer,It’s been years, decades even. I never got a chance to thank you for the impression and experience you left on me, and I wanted to do so now, although I know this letter will never reach you, much less leave the confines of this room, just like the dozen or so other letters I will be writing. I was eight, and you were ten, if I remember correctly. We were in the back of my dad’s pickup with the cab on it. It was the most excellent place to be at the time. We sat there, and out of nowhere, you turned to me and demanded I kiss yo...

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“The Hypnotic Garden” by Michael Palmieri

Submitted to Contest #260

Entry 1, Aug 1, 17 yrs old.There is a legend I have known since I was a little girl about a magical garden. A garden that, if given the care and affection it required, would, in turn, take care of you and give you beautiful gifts in return. My mother told me it was a place of beauty, and anyone who found their way there would go into a trance and stay for hours. She never told me about the gifts it offered, those I about when I eavesdropped on her conversations with friends. Unfortunately, my mother passed away years ago, and with her went t...

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“Undeveloped Love” by Michael Palmieri

Submitted to Contest #258

“So, how was your day?” Neil asked his wife Lois as they sat at the table to eat dinner. “It was fine. I finished up at the office early and met Sara for lunch.” “That sounds nice.” “We decided to try out that new café on Birch Rd. I was pleasantly surprised by it. It's a fantastic little place. How about you? How was your day?” “Like yours, I suppose. Only worked half a day and went to the driving range to hit a few golf balls with Ben.” “It’s funny, I was thinking about Ben earlier today,” Lois said. Neil shook his head, “Nope.” “What?”...

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“Shadows of Deception” by Michael Palmieri

Submitted to Contest #254

Whitman's estate loomed majestically against the night sky, its majestic architecture illuminated by the soft glow of lanterns lining the driveway. As Jane Parker stepped out of the sleek black car, a doorman in a crisp uniform opened the door for her and bowed. She joined the stream of late arrivals, her green cocktail dress hugging her figure perfectly, a striking contrast to her fiery red hair. She entered the ballroom, immediately enveloped by the buzz of laughter, clinking glasses, and classical music playing softly in the background. T...

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“The Remains of Time” by Michael Palmieri

Submitted to Contest #251

Thomas moaned and groaned as his eyes fluttered open, waking up to start another day. He swung his legs over the side of the bed and rubbed his face, feeling the rough stubble on his cheeks. With a sigh, he made his way to the bathroom. He looked at himself in the mirror and flinched at the reflection staring back at him. An old man, weary and lined with age, gazed back. “When did I get so old?” he murmured to no one in particular. After freshening up, Thomas dressed in his usual attire—a comfortable shirt and trousers—and exited his room. T...

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