Scott Thomas

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Oct, 2020

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“My Silly Neighbor” by Scott Thomas

Submitted to Contest #68

Start your story with someone admitting a secret and end it with someone telling a lie. “I have to tell you something,” Shelby said. “Okay,” I shrugged, “Go for it.” “Do you know my neighbor? That weird, old lady next door?” She asked the questions, I nodded. I could sense a hesitancy in her voice; she kept looking past my shoulder at her front door. I expected her story to be exaggerated and dramatic, like most of her other stories. But I, being a story-lover, always enjoyed hearing the drama of another person’s life, even if it meant ...

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“Blue Eye Chest” by Scott Thomas

Submitted to Contest #67

    Only two of us manned the ship, the captain and I. He set course, gave directions, and planned our journeys. I never once envied him for his fortunes, never lusted for his women, never maddened at his commands. Though, I must tell you, leading up to the discovery of “Blue Eye’s Chest”, I had never been a more suitable mate for the captain. I tell you this because I have a sense, a feeling, for things which we ought to come across. The captain may take pride in his discoveries, but without me, he would have no such prizes. His b...

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I am a graduate of the University of Michigan where I spent 4 years earning my Bachelor's degree in Sociology. In 2017, I married my best friend and partner. My life has been shaped by the opportunities presented to me. I have fought for social justice. I have taught underprivileged students about their limitless potential. I have explored my creativity and been published. I continue to interact with life with an open-door policy and honesty.