T. S. Parnell

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Apr, 2024

Stories (2)

2 Stories

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“Double Fault” by T. S. Parnell

Submitted to Contest #249

"Your hedge is clearly encroaching on my property, Walter!" Harold exclaimed. His eyes narrowed at the unruly shrubbery that dared to defy the meticulously straight line he had established between their yards. The spry octogenarian's hands trembled (partly with indignation, and the rest was from a perpetual tremor) as he pointed an accusing finger at the offending greenery. "Harold, you're acting like I planted it there just to piss you off," Walter said, rolling his eyes. He stood tall and proud, his white hair perfectly combed back, a touc...

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“Persuasion” by T. S. Parnell

⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #248

Twelve years old is the minimum age to enter the annual calf scramble. But none had ever taken home a calf. The fifteen-, sixteen-, and seventeen-year-olds were more experienced, and usually faster and stronger. Caleb Duskin caught one when he was thirteen, but he already had a mustache and played linebacker on the freshman football team. Lily Parsons turned twelve on July 30th, the day before the deadline to enter a name in the drawing to participate. Two days later, after the ten names were drawn, Lily’s mother got the phone call. “Hello,”...

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Author bio

T. S. Parnell is an emerging author born and raised in Indiana, currently residing in Kansas. With a passion for crafting narratives that span across a diverse array of genres, T. S. embraces the art of storytelling with a vivid imagination and a keen eye for detail. While new to the professional literary scene, T. S. brings fresh perspectives and a relentless enthusiasm to the world of literature.

Shortlisted 1 story ⭐️

Contest #248
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