Simon Ward

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Sep, 2019

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“The Life of Billy Spark” by Simon Ward

Submitted to Contest #62

My stomach churned as I plodded home. Completing my final exam should have been a huge relief, but the worry of having not done enough was tearing me up inside. My head was heavy as I stepped in the door. Without a word, I trudged up to my room, closed the door behind me and dropped onto my bed. I ignored the gentle tap on the door and didn’t look up when it slowly opened. “You don’t need to worry, Son. You get the grades you need. Chance to relax and enjoy the summer.” Fatherly words of calm, as always. Dad never seemed to worry about anyth...

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“Lockdown Party” by Simon Ward

Submitted to Contest #60

Peering out from my bedroom window, I watched the house party over the road. Some forty or so revellers were drinking and dancing in the garden. They were ignoring the lockdown restrictions which had confined people to their homes. Without social interaction, it was no wonder they’d gone stir crazy and needed to let off steam. They must have known they’d get caught but didn’t seem to care as music shamelessly boomed. Party like it’s 1999 had become an anthem for those who wanted to ignore the law. The desire to live an active life stronger t...

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“The Healer” by Simon Ward

Submitted to Contest #48

Jake had suffered with severe asthma for years but losing both of his brothers to illnesses had sapped his resolve further. The highlight in his life was Caitlyn, but for four months now she’d been hospital bound, with tubes and sensors making her look like a failing experiment. Jake had been told to steer clear. If he got too close, his health issues would take him down too. His own desire for life was already ebbing away as he faced losing another part of him. The phone rang with an update from the nurse, “Sorry Jake, Caitlyn is unlikely t...

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“Saved by the clouds ” by Simon Ward

Submitted to Contest #8

Finally, old enough for an adventure, I'd had three weeks exploring the Brazilian coastline, stopping at a small village. I spotted a chalkboard sign for a boat trip and thought I’d give it a go. The condition of the boat should’ve warned me off, large enough for the 20 or so passengers but rather weathered, as soon as we’d set off the two crew, who looked like trainee pirates were throwing drink down their necks. A large American couple berated them for drinking but got a volley of abuse when attempting to get them to focus o...

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Author bio

I've been writing for five years. I have self published three novels in the futuristic fiction category, Time to Click, Finding Love in 2045 and Awoken in 2046. Have found the YT and web content from Reedsy really useful and would appreciate comments to help me on my journey. Don't be too harsh, writing a story in a week is a tough challenge.