Thomas Crawford

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Oct, 2024

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“In the Lantern Light” by Thomas Crawford

(Warning: Content may be deemed sensitive to some readers. Discretion is advised.) A chilling wind howled through the moonlit ruins. The bone-strewn streets echoed, with the slapping of Ruby's bare footsteps. She couldn't remember her past, or how she got there. A black cat guided her through the winding city. Flitting through the shadows, pausing to see if the girl still tagged along. The feline's silent invitation was impossible to resist. Ruby followed, a sense of dread growing. Shivering, she had awoken alone. Dressed only in a thin, r...

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“Spirits of the Moonlit Snow” by Thomas Crawford

Submitted to Contest #274

(Warning: contains depictions of blood, violence, mental health, substances and suicide. Discretion is advised.) They stood at the trailhead, a weathered ex-soldier and a carefree hippy with a contagious laugh. They were an odd pair. Because of a few too many joints, they had gotten a late start. Making them scramble, to catch up with the sun. “Alright,” Rick’s husky voice held a hint of nervous energy, “let’s do this.” Shivering, he pulled his worn Army jacket tighter around his hunched shoulders. The early spring air, that chill afternoo...

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Author bio

New author. Just trying to make a little money, while I write my first novel.