Mike Stanthom

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Oct, 2022

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2 Stories

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“Thought Sensitive ” by Mike Stanthom

Submitted to Contest #178

CW: ProfanitySam was at the opposite end of having fun. The celebratory laughter and conversations of his co-workers in various areas of the room, combined with the festive holiday music, formed a concoction that only worsened his already foul mood. It had been a long time since he had felt there was anything worth celebrating. Especially Christmas.The Firm’s no-expense spared annual Christmas party was in full swing. The room was adorned with festive white lights and colorfully decorated large Christmas trees in the four corners of the mass...

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“A Whisper Breaks Through” by Mike Stanthom

Submitted to Contest #167

CW: Profanity The older man threw another log on the fire. The old cabin was warm enough where another log would have made it uncomfortable. Satisfied, he placed the poker back in its holder and sat in a chair a few feet from the hearth, the lump from the gun he carried on his hip only slightly noticeable. He sipped coffee as he gazed at the fire. It wasn’t more than a few minutes later when one of the windows shattered, followed by another one. The older man instinctively threw himself on the ground and grabbed the gun he carried. He he...

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