Nathan You

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2023

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3 Stories

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“Unspoken things.” by Nathan You

Submitted to Contest #216

Charley knew it was a mistake to try a new cafe. Her local had been quiet and cozy but there was no way she was going back there, too many memories. Still she hated trying out new places. It was awkward even if they turned out to be nice. Unfortunately her fears were proved right. The decor was modern and soulless and the Barista made a weirdly big fuss about her ordering tea from a coffee shop even though they definitely offered it. After an agonizing few minutes waiting for the barista to finish she took the cup and headed for a booth in...

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“Unnatural Habitats” by Nathan You

Submitted to Contest #187

Unnatural Habitats: by Nathan You Lucy had always loved the atmosphere of Victorian London streets. The way the gaslights cut through the heavy fog. It gave the whole city an air of beauty and mystery. There wasn't anything like this back home, everything there was so boring. She was too used to that place, there was nothing new there, nothing interesting. But here it felt like there was some new secret to uncover everywhere she looked. It almost made up for the discomfort that came from having to wear a corset. She desperately wa...

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“The Specimens ” by Nathan You

Submitted to Contest #185

The Specimens By Nathan You William Sperit had always been a curious young man, always keen to better understand the world around him. He would never leave a stone unturned, often quite literally. He'd taken up insect collecting and would spend many long days out with his net and traps. He searched through fields and undergrowth and yes, sometimes even under stones. Searching for tiny creatures he could catch and kill to put on display for posterity. Often these searches would take him far and wide as he searched for the very best prey. One...

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