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Roman Ansatz

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Apr, 2023

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Out of Service: The Hero Behind the Mask Is Not Here Right Now

Roman Ansatz

Submitted to Contest #316

“Rex, come to the door,” Aida said, resting one hand on the hard wood as she pressed her head against it. “I know you're in there.”Her plea was met with silence. She sighed and knocked on the door of the apartment again.“Please, just speak to me! I promise to not ask for anything. I just want to know you're okay.” She glanced down at the pile of newspapers crowding the ground in front of the door. The place where a welcome mat used to be. Today's issue sat on top, with those same faces yet again. “They're not even mad, they understand you tr...

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Sixteen In Paris

Roman Ansatz

Submitted to Contest #214

The water lapped calmly onto shore as Henry looked out over the river. Paris rose in intimidating scale around him, but he was in his own safe, blissful world. He had a glass of wine, perfect weather, and Addie.  She looked over and smiled at him. "This never gets old," she said before sighing contentedly.  "I'm not sure what is more beautiful, this day or you," Henry replied. He felt stupid saying that, but it was accurate. Addie giggled and kissed him. Now he felt proud of saying it.  "I can't believe we found each oth...

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Bummer Man

Roman Ansatz

Submitted to Contest #213

February 14th. It was just another day on the calendar for Tom Jensen. Just another day in the office, making sales calls to customers. However, everything and everyone he encountered today was trying to convince him otherwise. Vicky, the secretary by the front door, had pink balloons and candy in abundance. Flowers abounded in every lady’s cubicle. Three giant heart-shaped cakes were in the breakroom at lunch. Everybody took a slice as they made the same joke, “Better not spoil my dinner!” This was followed by excited discussion of evenin...

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