Theo Thompson

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2020

Stories (2)

2 Stories

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“And Mercy More Than Life” by Theo Thompson

Submitted to Contest #67

I want a life where I don’t hurt so much and so often. I think that’s what Sophie wants, too. Not just for herself but for me. Isn’t that what we all want for our family? You may not know my sister personally but you’ve probably seen signs with her name around the city, “SOPHIA HARBOR for MAYOR.” She’s pretty much a sure bet at this point. Sophie’s backed by the firefighter and police unions and well-respected by many key community members. Her platform is strong for her base, she’s pro-life, anti-drug, and supports the troops. Everyone know...

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“To Pull A Train Car” by Theo Thompson

Submitted to Contest #66

Before him on the table sat a neatly wrapped gift. As he reached to pick it up, he found it was too heavy to budge. This was surprising, not only because it was relatively small, but also due to the bulging of his arms through the loose sleeves of his t-shirt. Daniel’s mornings and evenings were spent lifting, squatting, and pressing on the floor from which he had removed his sofa, and during the days he did much the same but for pay in a warehouse. Over the past year, his closest friends had seen a great change in him; Daniel’s soft belly a...

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