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Richard Taylor

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Dec, 2022

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Pioneering Words: The Life and Legacy of Irene Silverstein

Submitted to Contest #304

The faint scent of lilies and something vaguely metallic, like old pennies, clung to the air. I was maybe three, four years old, clinging to my great-grandmother's arm. A woman that was tall and elegant, with curly silver hair, and large round glasses. She smiled, a smile that reached her eyes, and offered me a small, sugared almond. I remember the feeling of the smooth shell, the sweet taste, but not her face. She was a fleeting image, a whisper of a memory, quickly swallowed by the bustling, echoing space of family gatherings. I never knew...

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Final Days at Home

Submitted to Contest #303

It was a morning like any other, yet nothing about it felt ordinary. The sun was just beginning to peek over the horizon, casting a soft glow over the quiet neighborhood. Inside the small, familiar house, I could feel the weight of what was to come pressing down on me. Today was the day I was set to deploy. I knew the moment I woke up that this would be one of those days etched into my memory forever. Shanel was already bustling around, trying to keep everything in order. Her face was a mixture of strength and quiet sadness—her eyes betrayin...

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The Night Before War

Submitted to Contest #302

The cool night air pressed against my skin, heavy with an unsettling stillness. The kind of quiet that feels almost unnatural, as if the universe itself is holding its breath. The stars above shimmered faintly, indifferent to the tension simmering below. The only sounds were the distant hum of generators, the soft rustling of leaves, and the faint, rhythmic pounding of my own heart. I stood on guard with Sgt. Eanes and Specialist Shelton, the three of us positioned near the meticulously staged equipment, ready to deploy at a moment’s notice....

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