Old Mate

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Sep, 2023

Stories (2)

2 Stories

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“Coming and going from the Bistro” by Old Mate

Submitted to Contest #221

Coming and going from the bistroBy Jacob Fitzpatrick**This story contains language and themes that may offend some readers. Discretion is advised.Kit's place of business is packed. I really don't want to bother my long-time friend, so I'll just sit in the corner and wait, maybe when he gets a break we can chat.He seems to be acting weirdly though. There's this dazed look in his eyes, and he's just stopped in the middle of the bistro clutching at that god awful red apron he's wearing.Some girl has just lent in and said something to him, Kit j...

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“Sophia in shackles” by Old Mate

Submitted to Contest #215

Sophia in shackles By J.K. FITZPATRICK 6:16am Sunday 4th June 2006 ‘Dear heavenly angels, please come get me!’ she whispered in the early hours of the morning. The blindfold had slipped from her face. Sophia could see that she was in a strange room. ‘Please dear angels’ Sophia started pleading again. Sophia caught the sight of movement from the other side of the door. Her heart skipped a beat. Had the angels heard her pleas? Straining her eyes, Sophia peered intensely through the space made between the carpet and door sweep...

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Author bio

Hi everyone, I'm 45. I work full-time and have always wanted to do something like this. I really hope you enjoy the short story/ies. Thanks Jake.