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Paul Tyree

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2024

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Side Effects of Fame

Paul Tyree

This is the beginning of a wonderful time for one being a part of fame and overnight sensation along with recognition. Yes, it was a longtime dream of mine to become more than a one hit wonder or a one song wonder or whatever being a one hit viral wonder would be considered as. Anything that seems harmless may or may not be worth the time and effort needed to keep up the appearance. It can lead to more headaches and heartaches than one's mind or heart can absorb and handle. It was more the idea of being known or becoming well known not only ...

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The Moment I Knew

Paul Tyree

I sat at the typewriter looking solemn and gloomy, or so I thought I was looking this way even though I didn't have a mirror to verify this. I was lost in thought, deep in thoughts of all the many ways the world was in the state it had become, when I heard a noise that drew me to the window. I tried to see what I was so interested in it, but it was as though I was no longer able to see or think as the same noise was louder this time. I scratched my head trying to draw a mental picture and nothing came to me. I was worried that I would never ...

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John's Washing Tale

Paul Tyree

"Oh man, wash day again." "Here goes the tale of washing and drying and just getting it done." John can be anyone who hates the idea of washing and drying, of folding and pressing clothes that need to be treated and handled in a distinct way. John gets frustrated by the thought of having to wash and dry and all the various choices that have to be made just to get and keep his clothes clean and smelling fresh. "I sure hate the idea of shopping for 50 million choices for laundry soap and dryer sheets." "I hate the idea of after picking out the...

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An Eternal Love Story

Paul Tyree

The Time drawn lovers who were there each decade or crossed paths in one way or the other. It was always love at first sight. It was either mutual friends who introduced them, or they were always involved in the very same interest. They seemed to like or love the same things that sparked a curiosity of "Do I know you?", "You seem to be familiar?" or "Have we met before?". How was it that time allowed them to meet much less see or even acknowledge their presence that would have them realize that they were meant to be together. Time was always...

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Being both at Once Yet Separate

Paul Tyree

To be one with the outer realm and being here in the present sense. To be powerful yet gentle mind and of gentle soul. To be in the moment and a part of the past, present and future. Whether knowing how to separate all of them so that no one crosses the lines or crosses the realm of time and of space. To have seen the past as it took place, not wanting to interfere with the outcome of such devastating moments and events. To touch the very fabric of existence and know that the outcome would change the course of history. To be in the present, ...

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The Changing Transition of the Guard

Paul Tyree

Yes, the change from the old to the new came suddenly. It was a loss for some and a gain for many who knew and just let it happen. It was seen as a time for the more modern and better, but they were not fooled until later. The ones who were aware of such a change that they thought it would be the best thing to happen in one's lifetime. With each generation the changes take place, and the present group of people scoff at the old timers. The present generation is not aware of the changes, removing all the memories of the past to make room for ...

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Above and Beyond Forever

Paul Tyree

To leave a comfortable life just to move on into the unknown is very scary and can leave one afraid of what might be lying in wait for them after they start their new adventure. But this is the story about such a moment that happened in a blink of an eye and left much unanswered after beginning the adventure which went from dream state to nightmare forever leaving an imprint on my mind. I was living in a town of not more than 1,000 people, who were living there more like lost refugees than actual residents. They all walked about in a daze an...

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What's the Secret in the Society

Paul Tyree

The secrets that are kept within the society or group never to be spoken or breathed by those inside, are the very secrets that allow such societies and groups to function under a shroud of mystery and intrigue. On the surface the secrets are revealed yet not fully as they want all those to notice them by the various deeds and good works they accomplish, in hopes to divert the public's attention away from the inner workings and secrets that they keep and hold dear. The Freemasons have their own history dating back to around the time this cou...

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Dear Diary, It's Me

Paul Tyree

Dear Diary January 2nd, "It's Me again." "Not sure how the new year will be for me as this is the second half of the school year, and I am still not doing well in school or with my grades." "Will have to get back to you as soon as I know." Dear Diary January 4th, "It's Me again." "I know this is getting old and I am tired of only telling you my problems and all the things that may or may not matter." "They matter to me as if you truly care." "You are only a book." Dear Diary January 5th, "It's Me again." "I wanted to apologize about the rema...

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Today is the Beginning of Your Life

Paul Tyree

"Today is the Beginning of your Life." "How you choose to go from here, where you are sitting at, in this very moment, will be the beginning of a long, winding, adventurous journey for each of you." "The decisions you make, the paths you follow, the twist and turns that befall on you while you make your way in life, will lead you somewhere, anywhere, yet you will never know what is around the bend." "You will be confronted by many split-second decisions that will change the course you are on, the way you are heading in and will not always gi...

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In The Gourmet Kitchen

Paul Tyree

"Today on In the Gourmet Kitchen, we will learn how to make an omelet, without breaking the egg yolks." "You will see the chef make this in slow motion and it will look less expedited, after we show it in the normal speed it is shot by the cameras." "Ok before we start this process, we will take a sponsor commercial break and return with all the ingredients to make a fresh no egg yolk broken omelet." "We will be right back." "Ok now we are back, with our visiting chef, Monsieur Pierre Monchello, who is here on this episode of In the Gourmet ...

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Not Later But Now

Paul Tyree

"You are joking, are you not?" "You actually think I would continue working here and still keep quiet for any length of time?" "This is bogus bull shit, and you know it." "As far as I am concerned, I quit at this very moment." "It is over and done with, finished, adios, not one more minute in this lame excuse for a job or what would resemble a job." "You cannot be serious about my remaining here, not after I found out all the skeletons hidden in your closet and the secrets you tried so hard to keep from prying eyes." "You must be mad." "This...

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Telling a Big Little White Lie

Paul Tyree

"Let me tell you or more like share with you a story that will have you think twice before you even breathe it or think it." "I was standing in line for tickets, waiting to see my favorite band, Bum Heathens, when I was asked by the girl behind, what I did for a living?" "At first I did not recognize the girl, then my eyes widened, and I remember she was my high school sweetheart." "I said "Jackie, it is so good to see you and how have you been?" "She replied, "You are thinking about my twin sister or more like half-sister." "I am Rowena." "...

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Standing Here, Was This Only a Dream?

Paul Tyree

"I was not sure where I was at this very moment, whether it would be real or only a dream. I stood in the same spot trying to think about what this was and where." "I was left there, but not sure when and why I was standing there, not sure where it was, I was supposed to be or how I managed to be in that location at this very moment." "I looked in the direction I figured I had come from and with no visible signs to give me clues, this was not clear to me. Not in my mind, not being seen with my eyes and not making any sense." "I was unaware o...

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Writing on a Prayer

Paul Tyree

Submitted to Contest #304

"To write or not to write?" "Is that the actual question to have an answer?" "Or is that the answer to a question yet to be asked?" "Can writing be a way of escape or is it a way to go completely insane?" "Shall the one writing be the author or will someone else be the one who lays claim to fame for the writing of another?" "How does one know the idea(s) behind the writing of a drunk if they are the ones who are sober?" "How can we know for sure the writing that was written many years or decades or centuries ago is the actual writing of such...

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