Peter Gerber

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Oct, 2022

Stories (5)

5 Stories

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“Rude Awakenings ” by Peter Gerber

Submitted to Contest #220

"Fuck! I can't believe this junk! " Sam's old Tesla kept breaking down for no reason and the weather wasn't helping. Even a blind man could have seen this storm coming, bringing with it strong wind and aggressive thunder. "Hello Triple A?" "Hello this is Triple A. How can we be of service?" "Thank God!" said Sam as his uncontrolled thoughts of dim scenarios quickly came to a halt. "My car broke down. I'm about 200 meters away from Newport. Between old Billy's gas station and Peter's Pinecone forest. I'm stuck in...

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“The Young Writer ” by Peter Gerber

Submitted to Contest #219

Adhering closely to the unwritten social norms of Korean BBQ joints, the small group of four young writers were in the process of opening the third bottle of rice alcohol. “It’s incredible how the more I drink this rice alcohol, the more I want to continue eating!” cried Joseph. Thin and tender pieces of pork and meat were continuously pressed against the main table grill. Side orders of sardines, cucumber salads, steamed rice, hot kimchi and lettuce wraps populated the entirety of the table. After swallowing, Luke said “I can now firmly sta...

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“Death” by Peter Gerber

Submitted to Contest #217

“ Listen here pal, i ain't selling you any more cocaine! You pay up late,plus I'm starting to think you might’ve developed a slight cocaine addiction problem and I don't want any part of it!” “C’mon old man! Why do you always have to do me like this?” “If I knew you were going to be knocking on my door every 5 days, I wouldn't have sold you anything in the first place! My other clients have been complaining about a certain “junky” hanging outside my apartment and its affecting business! Now scram you little weasel!” “Ill pay you in...

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“Carl ” by Peter Gerber

Submitted to Contest #195

“Mr. President, the country is under attack. Several military bases along the southern border have confirmed hostile UFO sightings. Initial reports seem to suggest they are 2 meters long. Extended limbs. Elongated faces, no mouths, and crustaceans for ears. All of them carrying what seems to be a downsizing weapon, where everything they point at, immediately shrinks 100-fold. We immediately shared information with our allies around the world and they are also suffering from this surprise attack. Cities across the world are gone. Paris, Budap...

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“Buttter Croissant and Cappuccino ” by Peter Gerber

Submitted to Contest #168

“Ah fuck!” shouted out David as he saw his train depart to Milano without him. ‘Mom? Yes, mom hello?” “Hello darling, is the train full?” “I didn’t make it mother, there was terrible traffic in Zurich. I think those crazy vegans were protesting again’’ ‘’Lord saves us all. What are you going to do now?” ‘’I'll wait for the next one, but I’ll definitely arrive late. Anyways, just wanted to share my sorrows with you.” “Darling, you’ll be fine. Get yourself a nice warm tea and something to eat.” “Ok mother.” “… and make sure to cover yours...

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Author bio

I consider myself a combination between Philip Dick, Hunster S. Thompson and Hemingway… with traits of Roberto Bolano.