Thomas Wetzel

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Apr, 2024

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“God of War” by Thomas Wetzel

Submitted to Contest #245

Mars had gone rogue. At least that’s how all the scientists and the talking heads on TV were framing it. It started just over three years ago when something unexpected and still not fully understood by astronomical experts had happened on Jupiter. Metis was the first to fall and Adrastea was pulled in directly behind it, and since then at least seven more Jovian moons came crashing down into some unknown landscape of certain oblivion.Shortly after this all began professional sky-watchers quickly noted that Saturn’s orbit had gone off co...

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“Adrian” by Thomas Wetzel

Submitted to Contest #244

Kate stared at her phone. The time was 4:10 am but the ping of an incoming email had stirred her from her sleep and now that she had read the message sleep was no longer an option. She had been staring at the image on-screen for several minutes but still she continued to stare. She herself was there in the party photo, and she clearly remembered the night when it was taken just over a year ago - the various Halloween costumes, including Jacob ridiculously dressed up as Tekashi 69, rendered the mental recall process immediately simple - ...

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Amateur writer of short fiction. Just working on the craft and trying to write some words that are worth reading. Your feedback is always greatly appreciated. I would still write even if no one was reading but it's always better when someone connects with it. Thanks for your time!