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Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2023
Submitted to Contest #203
As a freelance writer, my income was always unpredictable. One month I'd be rolling in cash, and the next I'd be scraping by on ramen noodles and tap water. I was used to the feast-or-famine cycle, but I never expected that a single Craigslist purchase would have such a profound impact on my life. It all started when I decided to buy a used exercise bike. I'd been meaning to get in shape for months, but I couldn't afford a gym membership. So when I saw an ad for a barely-used bike at a fraction of the retail price, I jumped at the chance. ...
I was sprinting as fast as I could, my heart pounding in my chest. Behind me, I could hear the sounds of footsteps and shouting. I knew they were getting closer, but I couldn't stop now. I had been on the run for what felt like hours, darting through alleyways and across rooftops, trying to shake my pursuers. But they were relentless, and I knew that I couldn't keep this up forever. I risked a glance over my shoulder and saw them gaining on me. They were big, burly men, with muscles bulging under their jackets. They were armed, too, and ...
As I walked, I could feel a sense of peace and contentment wash over me. The sun was shining, and the breeze was cool and refreshing. I knew that no matter what the future held, I was ready to face it, because I had the support of the people who mattered most.As I neared the end of my walk, I noticed a man sitting on a bench. He looked sad and lonely, and something about him tugged at my heartstrings.I walked over to him and struck up a conversation. He told me his name was John, and that he had just lost his job. He said he didn't know how ...
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