Ro Gardje

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Apr, 2021

Stories (2)

2 Stories

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“Mr Read” by Ro Gardje

Submitted to Contest #91

Mr Read was preparing to pull the shutters of Books on Wheels and was looking forward to a quiet evening with a drop of brandy. Moving stiffly and avoiding any twists, he managed to pull down the side door of the van, locking away its contents. Books on Wheels used to be an ordinary white Ford Transit. One day it fell into the capable hands of an inspired senior and its fate shifted. When Dave was 9 he landed his first and best job - delivering newspapers. He often pondered on these memories as the days that shaped his life. He lov...

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“Dinner” by Ro Gardje

Submitted to Contest #90

“I’ll be back as quickly as possible”“Just find something to eat.”“I will.”“Please.”“I will.”“I can’t continue like this.”“I know.”“We are starving to death.”, these days Aiya’s words were persistently muted by tears. She was too dehydrated for real tears, but they were still there, nonetheless, choking her thoughts and squeezing her heart.The baby was quiet, suckling on her tiny languid breast. Kai looked at them one last time before leaving and wondered how there could be anything left for the baby to drink in this depleted skin.Things had...

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Author bio

I am an artist, working in the film industry with a passion for books. I am new to this but I hope you enjoy my writings, nonetheless :)