Sam Patel

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2023

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“The Green Hill Fill Up” by Sam Patel

Submitted to Contest #189

It was so terribly cold. Snow was falling, and it was almost dark. My focus was to stay calm and on the road, but at every white knuckling bend it was there. The threat of sheer cliffs along the edge. As my exhaustion from driving perpetuated the anxiety, I wondered, was I doing the right thing.“I guess the weather report was right.” I uttered. “Hey Steve, If it’s becoming too much for ya, I’m ready. I drove shit far worse than this in the war.”Paul was a good guy, but arrogance came with the territory. I gave a little pushback, and rel...

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“Corn on the Cobb” by Sam Patel

Submitted to Contest #188

“So, what’s the catch?”  “Buddy, there’s a catch on every side of every deal. The trick in life is to see it coming.” “Hmm, well ok I guess so. And my name's Clark by the way.” “Well, Clark with the nice satchel, what’s the verdict?” “I had my mind made up, but...” “Look, I can’t stand around here all day waiting for you to decide.” “Yeah I know. Sigh...what should I do?” “No pressure here Clark, but the clock’s ticking. Look…is this really what you want? Go home, you’re better off without it.” “Just wait, can you give ...

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“Anything But the Cat.” by Sam Patel

Submitted to Contest #187

I can’t believe I made it before the sun went down. Jane, you did it! Three hundred feet above the Pacific Ocean, the sun casting an orange hue through the rainforest, and not a soul to be found. Perfect. Couple quick selfies and time to head back for a well deserved drink. Hmm,...this place didn’t seem so creepy earlier. Ok enough of that Jane, let’s get outta here. “Come on, come on.” No way, really? This car is like a year old.   Ok deep breath, check the vitals. Gas is quarter tank, lights were off, no blink...

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Author bio

Vision through stories. Sam Patel has stepped foot on all seven continents, and has encountered a myriad of adventures along the way. From crossing the Antarctic Circle to cage diving with Great White sharks, he uses life experiences and imagination to craft his writing. In recent years he has become legally blind with Retinitis Pigmentosa, which gives him a unique perspective to his stories. As he embarks on his first novel series, he enjoys developing short stories to keep his creative mind active. Copyright © 2023 Sam Patel - All Rights Reserved. Using content without written permission is prohibited.