Tom Vandel

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2021

Stories (6)

6 Stories

655 karma pts

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“Dry January ” by Tom Vandel

Submitted to Contest #233

Dry January The idea of a dry January came when Ray spilled his beer at a bar and started to cry. He dropped his head. Not again. What the hell? Jesus man, what’s with all the crying? He would tear up at the drop of a hat. A leaf could fall from a branch and he would break down. A mother and child putting milk in a grocery cart could make him sob by the cottage cheese. ...

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“Dead Man Dialogue” by Tom Vandel

Submitted to Contest #186

Dead Man Dialogue “Okayyy, it’s obvious something’s bugging you. What is it this time, let’s get it out.” “I don’t know what to say.” “Well figure it out. I’m not gonna guess.” “I don’t know who you are, Teddy.” “Here we go. Let me apologize yet again, Kate, for not being able to read your mind.” “...

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“The Twins” by Tom Vandel

Submitted to Contest #165

The Twins “Jimmy . . . Jimmy! Wake up! Wake up, Jim. C’mon, I need to talk to you. Hellooo, Jimbo! Can ya hear me?” Jack waited and heard nothing. Jimmy was his younger brother, born 58 seconds after Jack. Identical twins, now 22 years old. Raised near the mountains in Hamilton, Montana, Jack and Jimmy went everywhe...

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“The Reckoning ” by Tom Vandel

Submitted to Contest #105

The Reckoning I was told in high school by my English teacher, Mrs. Eliason, that writing helps you think. Helps clarify things in your mind. Especially during hard times. Just write about what you’re going through and it will help you make sense of it. I’m gonna give it a shot. ...

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“The Thaw ” by Tom Vandel

⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #102

Sorrow is like snow.Cold molecules that fall from the sky.And flow into your soul. Then slowly melt and dissipate,Only to return and chill you again. And again. From Canada,A cold front had migrated south,Leaving the earth under a soft quilt of snow. It was the edge of seasons,Near the end of winter.Around two on a Sunday afternoon.The sun had warmed the land and the pavement was dry,But it was still icy in the shadows and you had to keep an ...

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“The Men and the Lake ” by Tom Vandel

🏆 Winner of Contest #99

The Men And The Lake We could talk about the storm. We could talk about the wind and waves. We could talk about the boat. We could talk about the life jackets. We could talk about the men and the lake. We could talk about why they went so far out from shore.

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Author bio

I'm an author with a few books on Amazon and elsewhere, including a crime noir thriller, a collection of poetry, and a book of short stories (Finalist in High Plains Book Awards). Won a Reedsy contest last year. Working on new book now.

Winning 1 story 🏆

Contest #99

The Men and the Lake – read story

Shortlisted 1 story ⭐️

Contest #102

The Thaw – read story