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Susan Catucci

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2022

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HAZY DAZE

Submitted to Contest #164

"Where I come from."These are four words I never want to hear, and I wish I could tell you why. I become physically ill. I know something happened, I just can't say exactly what it was.I was completely on my own for the first time. Classes had begun and I already had a ton of assignments. I didn't mind. I was anxious to get started and do well, as I had assured my parents I would.The one course I'd signed up for that wasn't academics was theater club. I had enjoyed acting in school plays back home and I thought it would be a fun and effectiv...

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WHEN MOMMA AIN'T HAPPY

Submitted to Contest #162

Maisy Turntrap was washing her hands as meticulously as she had massaged the giant shoulder roast she was preparing with her special dry rub. When her phone signaled there was a call, she quickly wiped her hands before crossing the small kitchen to see who it was. The Caller ID indicated it was her daughter ."Hello. Janna?""Hi, Momma. I have a slight change in plans.""Oh. Are you still coming?""Oh yes, I'll be there, and I'm bringing a friend.""Well, that's fine, Dear. Who . . .""You'll see. Let it be a surprise. Be there soon!"Maisy star...

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SO WHO'S IN CHARGE ANYWAY?

Submitted to Contest #160

Hermes, the Messenger God, was in no hurry to deliver the urgent missive he'd just received. It was to Zeus, and Zeus could be such a tyrannical bully sometimes. Hermes was far too sensitive to want to face Zeus when he was irritated, which seemed to be most of the time. So, Hermes tried to, instead, enjoy as many hours in his golden palace as possible, play his lyre, make his deliveries when called upon and, above all, stay under the Father of the Gods' radar.And, in fact, he was doing just that, savoring a leisurely sip of nectar while str...

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ONLY FOOLS ARE POSITIVE

Submitted to Contest #159

Only Fools Are Positive"How much is this going to cost?""Thirty. Ten in advance, twenty after the job is done.""Jesus! Are you . . . and you guarantee you can do this, just like I said?""This something you want to shortcut?""No, no. I'm in. I'll get the money. So, how does this work? What happens now?""The hard part is over. Now, it's off your plate and on mine. You get what I need, a picture, an address, a calendar. We meet again, I give you date and time. At that point, you pay me the upfront and then get scarce, and leave everything to me...

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Jury Service

Submitted to Contest #158

JURY SERVICE Juror Number 8 had no idea why the marshals were rushing her towards the elevators, hardly giving her enough time to gather her belongings. The Judge had admonished her not to speak to the other jurors while she went back in the jury room, but still, there was a marshal standing in the doorway watching her every move. "I guess they do this with everyone," thought Juror 8, as she reached for her jacket and purse, flashing a quick grin to the other jurors. She'd had a vague feeling that she might be in trouble, but the wor...

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