Mickey Carroll

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2022

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“We doin' this?” by Mickey Carroll

Submitted to Contest #141

Abigail stood outside the Fu Yu Chinese restaurant, pacing back and forth and checking her phone for nothing in particular.Every passing minute she seemed to become a little more nervous. Keep it together, Abby, she thought to herself. He agreed to come. So, just… breathe.For the third time since her sister had dropped her off at the restaurant, she took the Aloha Coconut flavored ChapStick from her purse and applied it to her lips. Then put it back into her purse, and ran her hands over her round belly.She was wearing a black Deftones t-shi...

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“Southbound Boyz” by Mickey Carroll

Submitted to Contest #140

[This story contains mentions of violence.]PART 1: Jackie Brown and the King of BeersThe sun would soon be setting over the deep-blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico, as what had been a picture perfect July day began to wind itself down.While lounging on the beach of beautiful Naples, Florida, Johnny and Matt were quietly discussing their next steps, enjoying some adult beverages, and soaking in the view – both geographical and anatomical.Matt opted for Budweiser in a can (‘Why get fancy now?’ he thought.), while Johnny enjoyed his drink of cho...

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“Return to #7” by Mickey Carroll

Submitted to Contest #139

“Oh, my! Would you look at that?” Mary Thompson said, looking at the line she had just drawn on the door frame where the top of her son’s head had reached, putting her hands on her hips as if taking in a truly magnificent sight. “Look how much you've grown!"              “I thought I felt bigger." Adam turned around to look for himself, "And I think I’m getting stronger, too. Look at this.” He pulled up the sleeve of his St. Louis Cardinals t-shirt and flexed his 10-year-o...

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Author bio

I have been writing, with various degrees of discipline and seriousness, for nearly 10 years. My ultimate goal is to transition careers to one focused on writing, publishing short stories and novels, and collaboration with other creatives.