Toben Miller

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2021

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“When the Vulture Screams” by Toben Miller

Submitted to Contest #101

when the vulture screams its haunting call, It shouts of victory-of food to eat, of fresh killed meat,to fill its empty stomach,when the vulture screams, of death it means,for prey stuck on the ground-already killed by hunters, victims don't make a single soundwhen the vulture screams-so strong it seems but really that's not truetheir too weak to hunt on their ownso they steal others foodwatch out for vultures everywherethere waiting- ready to speakSo when they come and attack you- knowThat they are just as weak…Anthony… Anthony was an inter...

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“Inside The House...” by Toben Miller

Submitted to Contest #100

Rain slammed down on the roof of the Rothgars' spacious house. rain that had started as soon as Scott arrived at the house, cold rain in the middle of the summer, thunder and lightning so loud it shook the ground. A bad sign. Scott cautiously climbed out of his car. No lights were on inside- that wasn't right. and the power wasn't out because a street light was on... he slowly stepped over the puddles on the ground, fear pooling in his mind. Its just a quick meal... Scott said to himself. He knocked three times quickly. Suddenly, all the lig...

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“Friends For an Hour” by Toben Miller

Submitted to Contest #100

The sun isn't up yet, still sleeping behind the tall pine trees, still waiting to rise. A light blue glow fills the sky as Mark steps into the cool mist. Breathing slowly, he closes his eyes, sleep still poring from his mind. Off in the distance, a hawk screams its eerie call. Mark begins to walk a little ways down the trail. He remembers the trail- last night- before dinner, with Mr. Corey... he remembers Mr. Corey- Mr. Corey talking to his kids- looked up- saw mark like- "Oh... you're African American"- walked away, dragging his kids ...

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Short stories.