Tom Davis

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Apr, 2021

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10 Stories

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“Family Torn Apart” by Tom Davis

Submitted to Contest #234

The bright yellow sun smacked Bobby in the face as he took his first steps towards freedom as the heavy concrete prison door swung open.  He just completed his 20 year sentence for manslaughter and looked forward to freedom.  Bobby would never forget that night the crime happened and wished he could right the wrong.  But he knows he can’t.  One of Bobby’s br...

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“Cell 7B” by Tom Davis

Submitted to Contest #219

“You’re late Bob. You can’t keep showing up late every day. I know you are a week away from retirement and don’t give a rat’s ass, but we have a responsibility.” Norma said. Bob nodded in agreement and took his night shift post at the detention center. “She’s a real ball buster, isn’t she?” Jim said. “Well, I only have a week left and then I’m outta here for good. She can say whatever she wants.”...

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“Traditions” by Tom Davis

Submitted to Contest #218

That smell. As my wife and I entered our neighbor’s house the smell of gingerbread, ever greens and cinnamon penetrated my nostril cavity. The house was decorated with Christmas green and red everywhere. Tinsel was hung on almost every surface, a manger sat at the foot of the 6-foot tree. Candles burned and the walls were adorned with various festive banners and signs. I flashed back to my chi...

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“What Do You Care?” by Tom Davis

Submitted to Contest #148

Fred crawled under the sink to get a better look at the leak in Mrs. Gibbons apartment, 225, when she entered and said, “Hey Fred when you’re done, I want you to look at the toilet in the main bathroom. It’s not flushing properly again.”  “Have you been dumping food down there again?” Fred asked Mrs. Gibbons lowered her head like a child being scolded and knew what was coming. ...

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“Reminiscing” by Tom Davis

Submitted to Contest #147

“Aww come on, turn this crap off.” Samantha said “Why? This is a great movie. Two people who started out as friends become lovers. I think it’s romantic.” Tricia said “This would never happen in real life. One of them always never feels the same way.” Samantha said “Come on Sam, where’s your romantic side? Don’t you believe in love?” another friend chimed in

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“Quacks Like a Duck” by Tom Davis

Submitted to Contest #146

Danielle prepared dinner for her husband’s brother and his wife who should arrive shortly. She puts the finishing touches on her famous beef brisket as her husband, Bobby, is upstairs taking a quick shower. Bobby’s cell phone buzzes on the counter next to she is cutting up the brisket. She glances down to see if it is Bobby’s boss who usually texts him at all hours of the day. But it is a number she doesn...

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“That's Not My Belt” by Tom Davis

Submitted to Contest #145

“Hey Billy, wanna play kickball with us?” a boy in his class asked him at recess. “Nah that’s ok. You play without me. I’ll just sit and watch,” Billy said as he looked down toward the ground. “Come on Billy we need another player to even the teams,”  Billy agreed to not make any trouble for himself and took the field. The pitcher looked around the field to ...

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“The Weight” by Tom Davis

Submitted to Contest #144

“A little to the left.” Emily said to the moving men as they positioned her couch.  Emily was excited as this was moving day into her new home. She had purchased it from her uncle who moved into a condo.  Her uncle showed her the various aspects of the home and the little tricks to get certain things working. For instance, he showed her how to fidget with the lock on the front door to get ...

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“My Last Day at Timber Lake Camp” by Tom Davis

Submitted to Contest #99

I can feel my heart jump and sink when I look back on this day July 21, 1951, when I was 14 years old. Her name was Francine, and she was the most beautiful girl I ever laid my eyes on. We met at Timber Lake Camp in upstate NY. She was a late arrival to our campground. She wore a stunning light green sundress that made her striking blue eyes shine like diamonds. I knew the moment I saw h...

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“A Daughter's Love” by Tom Davis

Submitted to Contest #97

“I’m sorry Mrs. Andrews the test results came back positive,” the pathologist told her and Katie, her daughter. They both broke down in tears and knew the worst was yet to come.  Katie was comforted by the fact that her father would provide financial stability they needed right now.  Mrs. Andrews and Katie drove home prepared to tell Katie’s father and younger brother the d...

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