Mortimer Ridgewood

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Apr, 2022

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2 Stories

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“Cooper's Day Off” by Mortimer Ridgewood

Submitted to Contest #234

Ask any dog, and they’ll tell you- being the Family Dog is a 24/7 job. Now, don’t get me wrong. I love my family, and I love caring for my family. Sometimes, though, I wish the Little Ones would keep their own noses damp, or Dad would stop antagonizing that ‘Bissell’ demon. My humans need near-constant care and protection, every hour of every day of the week. Breaks are few and far in between… so you can imagine my surprise when, just the other day, I got one.I had been just a few minutes into my midday nap when I heard ...

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“Garbage at Communication” by Mortimer Ridgewood

⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #201

Looking out across the sea of plastic chairs, I can already feel an impending ache in my arms. The Innovation Concert Hall is absolutely covered in confetti. Small, star-shaped pieces of shiny, colorful plastic gleam underneath the harsh venue lights, clinging to every surface. Of everything it could be, I think to myself, Why did it have to be confetti? It's not even paper. If it was paper, we coul...

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Author bio

Hi there! I'm an aspiring author who writes short stories in their spare time to warm up for longform projects. I like to call myself an absurdist, and I think it reflects in my writing quite a bit! I'm glad to be here, telling my silly stories and learning from other authors.

Shortlisted 1 story ⭐️

Contest #201
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