Michael Whitney

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2020

Stories (2)

2 Stories

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“An Honest Reflection” by Michael Whitney

Submitted to Contest #25

December 31st.It's been a whole year... a whole year and I haven't been able to stop. In fact, I think I've gotten worse. I've hurt so many people with my actions, but that's not why I want to stop. I want to stop because every time I just lose myself, all control just gone in the blink of an eye. It's terrifying to think that a person can just disappear like that, just become someone else, but every time I'm just left with the consequences. Like I'm taking care of a petulant child and I'm the only one to blame because I let it happen.L...

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“Beyond the Event Horizon With Snyder and Tompkins” by Michael Whitney

Submitted to Contest #24

Snyder awoke to Tompkins sitting on his face for the third time this week. A year ago he would have been livid, but by now the resignation had set in. He pushed Tompkins off with a firm thrust of his hand.-"Dammit Tompkins! Of all places..."He trailed off as he attempted to resume his sleep. Tompkins made no reply. Snyder attempted to roll over and resume his rest, but he was awake now. Eyes bloodshot he rolled out of his cot, headed toward the coffee machine while Tompkins followed.They both sat on a bench in front of the large window...

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I don't know what I'm doing here.