Steven Goetz

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Dec, 2022

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2 Stories

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“Bitter Shadows: A Tale of Broken Bonds” by Steven Goetz

Submitted to Contest #193

I glanced at the rearview mirror and saw him, slumped in the backseat with his greasy hair falling over his eyes. The sight of him ignited a fire in my chest, a familiar burning rage that I had spent years trying to extinguish. The flames licked at the edges of my heart, fueled by memories of abandonment and pain. I gripped the steering wheel tighter, my knuckles turning white as I struggled to maintain control. As a successful novelist, I was used to weaving words together into a tapestry of emotion and intrigue, but now, I could hardly for...

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“Eternal Hannukah” by Steven Goetz

Submitted to Contest #178

It was the first night of Hanukkah, and the Goetz family was gathered around their living room, ready to light the menorah and exchange gifts. "I can't believe it's already Hanukkah," said Mrs. Goetz as she placed the candles in the menorah. "It feels like just yesterday we were lighting the first candle.""Yeah, I know what you mean, mom," said Yakov with a sigh. "I feel like I just finished eating all the latkes from last year."The family chuckled at Yakov's joke, and Mrs. Goetz rolled her eyes good-naturedly. "Well, at least we have seven ...

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Athlete by day, writer by night