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Author on Reedsy Prompts since Sep, 2022
Submitted to Contest #215
I looked at the sunset beaming on the horizon in the distance. The treacherous waves crashed against the large boulders afar. I could feel my hands slowly become clammy over the thought that nightfall was coming. My whole body tensed up with nerves like never before. Captain Russell spoke, "Ole’ Pacific sure is wild tonight, ain’t it?” “Indeed. Are you sure we should be going out to the island? The radar on the boat said there was a storm up north towards there. I don’t think we will even get out of here.” Russell ...
Submitted to Contest #192
“You know it’s time for you to get back outside again? The longer you sit inside, the more you’ll be in your head. Take a walk and get some air. You need it.” “Go out and find yourself some friends! It’ll help you man. You need to find somebody to talk to.” “You can’t just sit here like this anymore. I can’t stand to see you waste away. It’s time you pick yourself up and get out there.” All of these words of encouragement from loved ones and friends though I still had no idea what to do with them. It had been ...
Submitted to Contest #169
Trigger Warning: The murder scene is discussed in very minor detail towards the end! If you wouldn't prefer to read that, you are free to scroll to the next story. This is an excerpt from a book that I am currently working on at the moment where I implemented Reedsy's prompt in for the sake of the contest. Please be kind as this is my first story on Reedsy. Be sure to leave your support if you enjoy it! The grandfather clock in my living room struck with the ring of a new hour. My entire body immediately jolted from my chair. How long had I ...
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