Steve Joseph

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2020

Stories (4)

4 Stories

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“Death of a Poet” by Steve Joseph

Submitted to Contest #285

It was a slow day in Hell, and Lucifer needed a soul. He noticed that St. Peter was looking a little confused, so he made his way to the pearly gates. St. Peter was looking down on an old man nearing his last day.“Why the sad face?” asked Lucifer.“That man there has tried so hard to be good and get into heaven, yet he might not. He has always had such good intentions but always came up short.”“I remember him,” said Lucifer, smiling. “He had such potential but life got in his way. I have a place specifically for such people.”“He still has a f...

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“Beauty and the Artist” by Steve Joseph

Submitted to Contest #102

Beauty and the Artist Monica's day had begun so well. John, her boyfriend, had called before breakfast to ask her out -- again. She had felt a momentary pang of regret as she turned him down but she could not let him think that he was in control. Besides, she had a good reason this time; her woman's group was to appoint her to lead the fight against the exploitation of women; certainly no place for a man. Yes, the day had been perfect -- right up to the moment that she received the phone call. Jane, her lawyer and best friend, had ca...

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“Choices” by Steve Joseph

Submitted to Contest #95

Choices; the building blocks of life. Every choice one makes, no matter how big, no matter how small, can have huge consequences down the road. For example, right now, I have a made a choice. After years of vacillating, I will ask my girl to marry me. Today, I will ask her, after we have her favorite meal at The Bar. I will have to tell my best friend John as well, later over cocktails and we will all celebrate. But first the girl. And I have made another choice; I will take the car. I do some of my best thinking while driving. I turn t...

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“The Fisherman” by Steve Joseph

Submitted to Contest #92

WORDS 2,940 THE FISHERMAN "Yes Captain, yer wanted to see me." John was an old man who spent his life earning his living off the sea. He was not a well‑educated man but his natural intelligence had earned him the respect of his shipmates. He knew his trade well and he knew how to make money from it. "Yea, John," said his Captain. "Grab yourself a shot and sit down." John accepte...

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