Odiseo Quintin

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2024

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“To Save a Life” by Odiseo Quintin

Submitted to Contest #290

Ten miles north of the capital of the Mexican State of Baja California Sur lies the dumping ground of the city’s unwanted canines. This neighborhood grew as a newer extension of the concentrated mid-city development of La Paz that was first explored during a visit in 1535 by Spanish explorer Hernán Cortés. This still unpaved subdivision was named “El Centenario” after a Mexican gold bullion coin first minted in 1921 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Mexico’s independence from Spain. Because of the quieter environment and the larger par...

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“No, Not Surprised” by Odiseo Quintin

Submitted to Contest #260

Reedsy Short Story Contest #260: “No, Not Surprised” by Odiseo Quintin Vaughn was enjoying the freedom from previous parental supervision. During this first summer on his own, he would hide from the sun in the shade of his upstairs apartment balcony. From this perch, he noticed a girl (who rented just across the street) walk over to his complex to visit her girlfriend from time to time. Vaughn and Monique would exchange smiles, nothing more. One day she introduced herself and asked him to help her move some furniture using his cargo van. He...

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