Miles Gatling

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Nov, 2019

Stories (64)

64 Stories

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“Fanboys” by Miles Gatling

Submitted to Contest #18

Francis pushed down on the crowbar, putting all his weight into it. The window swiftly rose accompanied by the sound of splitting timber. His heart skipped. He remained motionless, head ducted between his shoulders, listening for any sign of movement. Nothing came from inside the house. Francis tucked the crowbar in his backpack, and gently pulled himself up. Closing the window behind him, he felt there was no room inside his chest for air. The space was filled by his heart, that pumped furiously. He feared the banging would wake up anyone l...

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“Fairies tell no truth” by Miles Gatling

Submitted to Contest #16

"That's what I have to do?""Yes, a small offering, and your biggest desire shall be fulfilled." Crystal stood there twiddling her thumbs, eyeing the sparkling fairy. All of a sudden the act itself frightened her. "What's the matter? Don't you trust me anymore?" "Oh but I do. I just-" "You built my fairy house and invited me to stay," the flying creature told its host. "I thought you wanted my friendship and company." "Oh I do!" The young woman rushed to cup the little thing's feet. With tears in her eyes, holding on ...

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“Professional” by Miles Gatling

Submitted to Contest #15

"Go ahead and rinse for me, Jacob."The child took a sip of water and thoroughly cleansed his mouth."How does it feel when you bite down?""A bit higher than the rest, " the child told his dentist."Alright, go ahead and chew the paper again."It left a few red dots on the filing and the adjacent teeth. Switching to the blue side, the doctor instructed his patient"Now move your jaw from left to right. Well done, Jacob. "He gently brushed the tooth with his high-speed burr under the microscope, and then polished the filling until it felt silky sm...

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“Pressure” by Miles Gatling

Submitted to Contest #15

The grey door opened, and a massive man entered the room. He wore a suit and tie, his face clean-shaven. He dragged a metal chair across the floor and sat down at the table. With one hand, he unbuttoned his jacket, with the other he placed a thick yellow envelope on the table."How are you, Kaleb?"No response came from the other person sitting opposite."Do you know why you are here, Kaleb?" The official asked without looking directly at his subject. He slowly unraveled the red twine securing the envelope."Those clothes we gave you, are they c...

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