Sydney Matuska

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Sep, 2024

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“Black Coffee” by Sydney Matuska

Submitted to Contest #270

Tink, tink, tink.The dark liquid dripped from the machine into the glass pot. A few splotches already coated the bottom in a thin layer speckled with grounds. The murky liquid bled into the darkness that engulfed the kitchen. “Margie, come to bed.”“What time is it?” She didn’t turn from the pot in front of her.“It’s three in the morning, sweetie. Come to bed.” Creak, creak, creak.He stopped just behind her. Margie turned with a sigh, leaning against the counter. He dipped his chin to look at her, dark brows furrowed, the corners of...

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“Beautiful Things” by Sydney Matuska

Submitted to Contest #269

Len Fardova had always loved beautiful things. Which was why the mask across the street had caught his attention.He had nearly been hit by a car, dashing across the middle of the road. He tripped over the back of his trench coat as he waved a sorry hand at the driver.The driver made a less-than-kind gesture in return.Panting, Len pressed his hands against the display window, fogging it with his breath. A cheap yellow awning hung overhead, the neon from the sign above casting a weird glow over the space. The shop was dark.Rain-dampened strand...

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