R.T. Donlon

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2020

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“The Losing Side of Infinity” by R.T. Donlon

Submitted to Contest #52

“You need an escort. The air’s too thin up there.” “I don’t need a damn escort,” replied Reya.  1 out of 411 million. Those were the odds.  The prize? A free one-way trip to the moon, courtesy of Yurshiro Makayama, trillionaire ultra-genius savior of the world.  What a hell of a time to win the lottery.  “You blood-pacted the agreement Ms. Leetlier. If you die, your sister takes your place.” Reya grimaced. She understood full well the powers of extortion. It worked well when nothing else did. She knew because she’d ...

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“The Architect's Plans” by R.T. Donlon

Submitted to Contest #49

Two hundred and seventy. The number of stripes across the lobby’s wallpaper.  She had counted the entire length of the room three times, starting her fourth. A one hour wait had turned to two before...  “Ms. Crawford? Hello? Ms. Crawford?”  The receptionist flailed her arms for added effect.  “Can you hear me?”  Alex flopped an unread magazine from her hands to her lap, swallowing a nasty bit of irritation rising into the base of her throat. “Yes?” she answered.  The receptionist adjusted her mad clumps ...

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Author bio

R.T. Donlon is a high school teacher by day, a basketball coach by night, and an author everywhere in between. Titles include Walls, The Reaper Trials, and The City of Shadow & Dust Series. He would prefer to live in the future if he had the choice, just not the futures he writes about. His current project is a superhero series for New Adults.