S. Closson

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2020

Stories (34)

34 Stories

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“Onward, Captain Midnight! (A follow-up to The Sacrificed)” by S. Closson

Submitted to Contest #54

The nefarious Captain Midnight shifted uncomfortably in the powder blue swivel chair, the aged leather of the yellow holster containing his death ray squeaked loudly as it pressed into its metal frame. The set he was on was staged like one of those hokey game shows you’d expect to find in the 1970’s instead of one of Turner Galactic Network’s prime time slots, but here it was in all of its glory. How he was going to fair...

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“The Final Page” by S. Closson

Submitted to Contest #53

Sometimes it’s best not to say goodbye.Farewells are always messy affairs, riddled with anxiety and emotion. I don’t understand why we are so obsessed with the practice, why we feel compelled with placing a nice, neat bow on an entire portion of our lives. Its like were forcing a chapter to end instead of allowing it to happen naturally.We don’t say goodbye to our childhood friends when our time is over, not in the traditional sense. One day we just say, “see you tomorrow,” but that tomorrow ...

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“Hot as Hell” by S. Closson

Submitted to Contest #53

There is something ungodly about a heatwave. There’s just no getting comfortable when it’s too hot, you know? In my opinion, the cold is much more manageable. I mean, all you have to do to stay warm is keep moving or pile on the blankets and you’ll be alright for the most part. But with this heat, this unbearable, muggy heat, there is almost no relief, only the curse of seemingly eternal moistness.  ...

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“The Sacrificed ” by S. Closson

Submitted to Contest #52

Do you know that feeling you get when something overwhelming happens? Something so inconceivable that you just can’t believe it is actually happening? That was me in a nutshell as my name and serial number flashed rhythmically across the massive blackish-green monitor.The gentle hum of the round CRT screen that had only moments before permeated the silent square was overwhelmingly drowned out in the cascade of cheers that began erupting throughout the fervent crowd around me. It wasn’t any wonder why my dear comrades wer...

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Author bio

Author of 'The Devil Eats Grits', an upcoming contemporary fiction novel currently undergoing its fifth revision. 🌟Shortlisted stories: #102- I Understand My wife and I are owned by three loving cats, Bailey, Butters and Bella-Bean. My favorite authors are Christopher Moore, Mick Foley, John Scalzi and Stephen King. Check out www.scclosson.com for updates, blogs, inquiries and more!

Shortlisted 1 story ⭐️

Contest #102
I Understand – read story