Peter Larsen

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2020

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“The Wash House” by Peter Larsen

Submitted to Contest #105

2020 The auctioneer licked his lips. Down to the last two bidders. He stood to make a killing on the commission- a little more spruiking should do the trick. “Ladies and gentleman, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to secure a piece of local history.” A murmur of anticipation rippled through the crowd. “This property was owned and occupied by one family for almost 100 years. It has been lovingly cared for and is a time capsule of life as it used to be.” He waited for the gravitas of his speech to sink in to the assembled throng. Peopl...

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“The Wash House” by Peter Larsen

Submitted to Contest #31

2020The auctioneer licked his lips. Down to the last two bidders. He stood to make a killing on the commission- just a little more spruiking should do the trick.“Ladies and gentleman, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to secure a piece of local history.”A murmur of excitement rippled through the crowd.“This property was owned and occupied by one family for almost 100 years. It has been lovingly cared for and is a time capsule of life as it used to be.”He waited for the gravitas of his speech to sink in to the assembled throng. People ...

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“A New Christmas Carol” by Peter Larsen

Submitted to Contest #23

A New Christmas Carol Mandy surveyed the living room, lips pursed, hands on hips, as if she was an inspector checking out a defective work place. All that was missing was a hard hat and Hi-Viz jacket. As she studied each detail, her tongue click-clacked disapprovingly. “Dad, when will you realise that Mum has gone? She’s not coming back”. Mandy’s eyes were fixed on the table, set as always for two people. She had never made time for sentiment or retrospection. Her gaze was always firmly towards the future. Her no-nonsense, business like atti...

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