Patrick Davey

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2023

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“Cabin Trip” by Patrick Davey

Submitted to Contest #214

“I’m so glad you survived,” she says, her voice fluctuating through the open car window. I guess that the unusual pitches are her attempts at concealing her emotions. She hops in.“Same.” I still can’t make the words come. It’s been so long since I’ve seen her and she won’t forgive me anyways, her promise notwithstanding. I drive away from her house.“You haven’t changed. You just got older.”“Yeah.”“I’ve changed. I’ve grown. I lived an entire life.” The bite of her words stung both of us. I pause at the stop sign, probably to the consternation...

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“Retire Now” by Patrick Davey

Submitted to Contest #212

“Hello,” said a cheerful voice belonging to nobody I know. A stern look on my face usually wards them off. I have nothing to gain from greeting you, Mr. Random Man, as you are leaving. Why is that even considered polite? You are leaving and I am arriving. As with two ships passing in the night, merely avoiding each other should be the proper protocol.This line is so long. No wonder that guy was so happy. At least he is proof that the line does indeed move. How much longer until the next customer leaves? The sweat forming beneath my undershir...

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“Stay Alive” by Patrick Davey

Submitted to Contest #211

How is it that you never noticed the flecks of glitter in the popcorn ceilings until now? The shadows of the fire dance on the ceiling as you lay here like an idiot. You let such a detail of your own home, the largest piece of your miserable legacy and the only thing of significance you will leave to Lisa when you pass, slip by you until now. Not that she would ever set foot here after what you said at her wedding. Well you are in big, big trouble now. That immense pain from the right side of your chest? Earned. You let him in, Samuel. You l...

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Author bio

Retiring soon but I have things to say.