TJ Gadd

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2024

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“Patience” by TJ Gadd

Submitted to Contest #260

“Pace is an unusual name for a woman, isn’t it?” Izak patted his heaving pony’s neck. Pace ran her hand through her short, windswept hair. “It’s short for Patience, but I don’t think it suits me.” “I could tell that by how you ride.” He had a handsome, wolfish smile. Pace looked down at her sweat-soaked chestnut mare. They had galloped ahead of the others and were now waiting for them to catch up. In the distance, four ponies and riders slowly came into view: three researchers and Jenny, Izak’s wife and Pace’s old friend. “You shall be the r...

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“The Lighthouse of Arnold's Bay” by TJ Gadd

Submitted to Contest #258

The Lighthouse of Arnold's BayArnold’s Bay, South Africa, was a diamond town until it ran out of diamonds. It then became a titanium town, until it ran out of that too. And then it became a fishing town, until the waters were overfished. Then, a crayfish town, until the ocean bed was littered with empty traps. Then, the locals discovered that the surrounding land was perfect for framing potatoes, and then it became a potato chip town, until the underground water dried up. And now it is a nothing town, except for the occasional tourist.But, t...

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