Ross Thompson

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2021

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“REFLECTION OF THE PAST” by Ross Thompson

Submitted to Contest #101

I staggered back, my eyes wide, suddenly breathless, my legs weak. A coldness came over me that seemed to come from the core of my being. I needed to sit down, compose myself and get the panic out of my system. I stumbled to the nearest easy chair and flopped into it. I had wandered into the lounge room absentmindedly working on my Windsor knot. My mind was on the morning’s sales presentation. I drifted over to the large Baroque mirror over the fireplace. It had been in the family for generations. The gilded frame had inlays of ebony an...

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“Black Coffee” by Ross Thompson

Submitted to Contest #99

I glanced at my watch, just on 7pm. I was at a loose end. The choice was Television or a stroll and have coffee at one of the street cafes. I chose the latter. Pocketing my door key I took the elevator down and walked through the hotel foyer, making a detour to the concierge’s desk to say I would be out for an hour or so. I was at ease with the world, content. I wandered around for a bit, with an easy unhurried walk, nodding in greeting to anybody who met my eye. finally I took a table at one of the busier cafés A waiter material...

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