Peter Lamb

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Apr, 2020

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“On the Roof” by Peter Lamb

Submitted to Contest #39

Prompt: Write a story that begins and ends with someone looking up at the stars.On the RoofA short story by Peter Lamb2200 words"Excuse me," she said.The man on the roof didn't move, so she tried again, this time augmented by an introductory cough."Excuse me!"He turned his head toward her. It wasn't an attractive head, she decided. Much of his hair was lost to the ravages of time, or some other unfortunate event. His clothes were suitable for a manual worker. Or a man who enjoyed dirt."What?""Excuse me, yes. Would you b...

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“Clockwise” by Peter Lamb

Submitted to Contest #38

ClockwiseA short story by Peter Lambpeter.blacklabs@gmail.com#38: Close to HomeWrite a story about someone who is working from home and constantly getting distracted by their pet.1500 wordsIt went in circles. Endlessly. Clockwise. Jack hadn't appreciated this feature of Marvin's character until now. He had devoted much of his time to the office, and this eternal circumnavigation was an irritating practice of which he had been blissfully unaware.Two hours to the deadline."I wish I were you," Jack said. "You see, Marvin, in my world, going in ...

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