Patrick Charron

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2021

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“Negotiations” by Patrick Charron

Submitted to Contest #100

Rondon paced nervously in front of the marble fireplace, the crackle of split logs filling the silence. This was an important meeting; the most important in his political career. The rebels had seized control of several northern cities, and had now blockaded key trade routes. They were winning, and there was little Rondon could do about it. His grip on the military was slipping; it was only a matter of time before they turned on him as well. The ambassador would be his last chance. Everything had to be perfect this evening. No expense was to...

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“4am Musings” by Patrick Charron

Submitted to Contest #97

I leaned against the cool glass, staring out into the night. A breeze blew in through the open window, a soft, pleasant summer breeze, picking up rose and lavender scents from a nearby patio garden. I had a good view from up here in her fourteenth floor apartment. The children’s park half a block up the street was shrouded in darkness, as were all cars parked on the street below, the never-ending line of street lights interrupted by a faulty bulb. I would have to call the city about that. The building across the way was pitch black. I shou...

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Author bio

CPA by day, writer by night. I have published two short stories, one with 3rd Person Press (Flashpoint Anthology) and another that I'm not so proud of, so we won't talk about it.