Nathan Clift

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Oct, 2020

Stories (6)

6 Stories

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“The Compass” by Nathan Clift

Submitted to Contest #187

"Guys... I thought we said no pets on the site." The archeologists stopped what they were doing and looked up at a stray cat. Miles into the desert, in the beating sun, stood a cat on a rock. Just an average, orange, fluffy tabby cat. In the middle of the desert. In the beating sun. Without a drop of water for miles. Licking her paws. On a rock. The crew was puzzled. One of them suggested it was a mirage, but then the cat meowed. Surely they all couldn't imagine the same thing. The captain decided to approach the cat. She poured...

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“A Bushel and a Peck” by Nathan Clift

Submitted to Contest #63

Today is the day that Kyle would have to man up and do what men for thousands of generations had to do. He would have to do what men一real, true, manly men一 have gone to war for. He would have to face his fears and slay the beast. It would take all of his courage, but he will do what he has to do to do the impossible: go on a date. To the normal person, this would be fine. This would be an everyday occurrence. Heck, this wouldn’t even be an issue. However, this is Kyle’s FIRST date. Not his first date ever, but his first date since th...

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“How to Say Goodbye” by Nathan Clift

Submitted to Contest #62

“I need you to be the one to lay me down,” Fiona told her brother. The two hadn’t seen each other in a long time, and in fact, Paul was the one that said he never wanted to see her again. He was confused, so she entered his apartment. “What?” was all he could say. Fiona started making herself a cup of coffee as Paul was trying to figure everything out. “Paul,” Fiona began, “it begins tomorrow. This is my last day.” Paul zoned out as Fiona was shaking her sugar packet. As she was pouring it in, he stopped her. “It can’t be today.” Fiona sighe...

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“Checkpoint” by Nathan Clift

Submitted to Contest #62

Your mind has become numb to the screams that should keep you up at night. Even the bed you are on is foreign to you. You think, how can I not remember where I am? Those thoughts escape your mind as humans in coats come near you. You assume they’re human, as they look similar to you, but how sure can you be? One of the humans, the one with a soothing voice and short hair that you feel connected to, asks you how you are this morning. You respond and say that you still do not know many things. When the soothing human touches your cheek, you ha...

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“Mack” by Nathan Clift

Submitted to Contest #62

Some people are born into wealth. Some are born into fairytales. Neither was the case for Macy Duffington. Jenny Duffington, an unwed spinster, knew her daughter would have to repay her debts. That didn’t stop the family though. Macy and Jenny worked hand in hand to pay off their debts. Macy didn’t know a lot about her father, and in some ways, it was better that she didn’t know. Then, when Macy turned thirteen, Jenny got sick. Macy was now responsible for both their personal debts as well as her mother’s declining health. Overworked, Macy n...

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“Worth a Thousand Lies” by Nathan Clift

Submitted to Contest #61

“Mom! I’m home.” Mindi takes off her shoes as the family chug, Franklin, jumps all over her. Mindi drops her bookbag and picks up Franklin, as he is trying to lick her face. It was their daily routine, but seeing Franklin’s pug eyes and chihuahua body made Mindi’s heart melt after a long day of school. She heads from the front door to the kitchen, where- like everyday after school- she gets a glass of water. If she didn’t see her mother burning stuff in the backyard, it would be a perfect day. She puts down Franklin, and watches as he runs t...

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Author bio

Hello! I am a playwright/ actor here in NYC. I've been writing stories since a young age, and then I stepped away in college to focus on theatre. I am excited to participate on this site and work on these prompts! Follow my social media! Instagram: @NathanCliftActor www.nathanclift.com Twitter: @NateTheGreat250