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Tucker Sloan

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Oct, 2024

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The Little Moth that Could Not Fly Anymore

Tucker Sloan

Submitted to Contest #318

Trigger Warning- SOME LANGUAGE and SUSPENSE lie ahead! Blood! Lots of blood! If you are squeamish- you might want to read something else! Inspired by true events. Please, enjoy! “The Little Moth That Could Not Fly Anymore.” Part One- “BLOOD!!!!!!!!” “We’re just sitting here while Bradley is over there dying!” My mother said when she got my text that read, “HELP! I FELL! BLOOD!!!!!!!!” “I am on my way,” my dad texted me back. He arrived in nine minutes. Nine minutes that were absolute hell for me. Death! I thought. Tonight was the night I wo...

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Deception in the Midstream of Things

Tucker Sloan

Submitted to Contest #311

Trigger Warning- this short story contains Some Violence and Mild Innuendos regarding Prostitution. Deception in the Midstream of Things Part One- Stress Can Make You Do Terrible Things. It would not rain, and Pat wanted to take out his boat so badly for work that he broke down while having pizza with his ex-wife. The pizza cost him twenty American dollars. There went the rest of his last paycheck, and he could not eat more than two bites without getting nauseous. He never had an appetite these days. His gallbladder was removed with hopes i...

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Pastorelli and Barrelli Step Out

Tucker Sloan

Submitted to Contest #310

Trigger warning- Some Mild Language, Violence, and Suspense ahead! Pastorelli and Barrelli Step Out It was not Pastorelli who insisted they go to the retreat. It was Barrelli- the bitch. A beach retreat for book lovers of all kinds were welcomed for a small price. There, they would workshop their pieces, gain feedback, and they would take swim breaks after each reading. The only problem- Pastorelli did not want to go.---Her work was self-published, which was something she regretted. Her work was deeply personal, and she was drunk when she su...

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Busty Bibi

Tucker Sloan

Submitted to Contest #309

Busty Bibi Trigger Warning- this short story contains Some Violence, Language, and Suicide Content. Part One- She Entered the Forest As Bibi took off into the forest, she wished she had worn better shoes, but she was pleased with her cute outfit. It was a skimpy, yellow dress with tiny, pink flowers- a type of Lily. The dress showed a lot of skin, and it would ride up on occasion quite easily revealing, well, you know. She was a bit of a floozy, yet she liked that about herself. She owned it. All set for selfies at a cottage in the woods s...

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Sayemontess- Dying Breath

Tucker Sloan

Submitted to Contest #308

Trigger Warning- this short story contains Sexual Content, Nudity, Violence, Suicide, Some Strong Language, and Substance Abuse. Sayemontess- Dying Breath Part One- The Return of the Elzebum Man He never wanted to return to Sayemontess, but, like it or not, the shapeshifter returned to make his final mark. He stepped out into the perfect sunlight, and he headed to the castle. As he had recently acquired a great fortune from a man he frightened to death, Elzebum made his trek to the castle through the woods as to not be seen. At will, he coul...

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Sayemontess- Music to the Ears

Tucker Sloan

Submitted to Contest #308

Trigger Warning- this short story contains Violence, Mature Themes and Adult Content with Brief Strong Language and Nudity. Sayemontess- Music to the EarsPart One- HeavenIt was the beginning of summer, and death was on everyone’s minds. The castle was built with a new sound system- I might add, but who would be moved to sing? Who would be moved to step into the role of new leadership? Then dying Micah took hold of the microphone, and she handed the second mic to Phoenix. They sang, “Heaven,” by Talking Heads, and it was beautiful. So beautif...

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Smile with your Eyes

Tucker Sloan

Submitted to Contest #307

Trigger Warning- this short story contains Suicide, and Some Strong Language.Smile with your EyesPart 1- I Pray She Will Be BackShe had left it on accident. It was a handmade bookmark with a special design on it. It was an unexpected find as people did not leave their personalized bookmarks at such an ordinary place as a library. Yet, here it was marking a very ominous passage. One that gave Mitsy the creeps.“Leave it to me. All that can be. Sanctified and shuttered and raptured as thee. Put it on my back. That very large sack, and I shall d...

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An Unfortunate Demise

Tucker Sloan

Submitted to Contest #307

Trigger Warning- this short story contains Some Child Abuse Elements, Strong Language and Sexual Content, and Mature Adult Themes. An Unfortunate Demise -A Very Happy Fourth to All! It was the Fourth of July, and no one cared. A few mediocre fireworks were lit, but most of them sucked. “A small amount of some good taxpayers money wasted!” Aunt Ada shouted at the head of the the teacher’s union. “Some Fourth of July failure this was. The fireworks must be inspected prior to the show. Duh! I need a drink! A velvet martini. Now.” She said as sh...

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Sayemontess- Cries in the Dark

Tucker Sloan

Submitted to Contest #307

Trigger Warning- this short story contains Some Strong Language and Violence, as well as Sexual Content, and Brief Nudity plus Mild Drug Content! Yay! Sayemontess- Cries in the Dark Part One- Screams Josiah made it just three more days. On his sixth day alive, he died. Sudden infant death syndrome-or so they thought. As Josiah’s mother grieved from the northern colonies, her cries could be heard all around the planet. Stephanie woke up Phillip. “Do you hear that? Do you hear those screams? Wake up!” She said as she shook him awake. “What is...

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The Creep Across the Street

Tucker Sloan

Submitted to Contest #306

Trigger Warning- this short story contains Strong Language, and Sexual Content. The Creep Across the Street FADE IN:SUPER: PART 1- IN THE BEGINNINGEXT. THE CARDINAL MOTEL- NIGHTA drone lights up, and takes off towards The Remington Hotel.INT. THE REMINGTON HOTEL- NIGHTMADDIE (20s) and CASSIE WILLIAMS (30s), visit at the front desk while they have no customers. They look sharp in their lime green uniforms.CASSIEI have been really jumpy lately.Yesterday, I screamed when I saw agrasshopper.MADDIEReally, Cassie?CASSIEReally, Maddie. Oh, shit. ...

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Sayemontess- Rebellion

Tucker Sloan

Submitted to Contest #305

Trigger Warning- This short story contains Strong Disturbing Content, Violence, Language, Sexual Content and Nudity.Sayemontess- RebellionSometime in Sayemontess a long time ago, Coreena stood on the stage at the gallows. As the lights shown bright upon her, the scarabs known as June Bugs attacked her from the right. They hit her in the face, and shit onto her skin, but the sacred scarabs could not be killed cause killing them was a sin. Yes, these dumb insects flew into the light just to have electricity give them one last fight. “Hear me! ...

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Little Max

Tucker Sloan

Submitted to Contest #301

Little MaxTrigger Warning- Inspired by true events, this short story contains violence towards insects. If you love insects- you might want to read something else. Otherwise, I would rate this story R for Disturbing Content. Now buckle up for a fun ride where nearly every quote is from real life.Part One- The Misery is Real. If You Don’t Kill Them- They Can Kill You.I’ve killed hundreds of thousands of hideous insects, because I find them disgusting. You kill them when you drive. You kill them when you walk. You kill them when they climb out...

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Sayemontess- Rebirth

Tucker Sloan

Submitted to Contest #298

Trigger Warning- this short story contains sexual and violent content.Sayemontess-RebirthIt was only day three of Tessa’s ruling. She had a long night with tossing and turning, headaches, nausea and nightmares. She knew she would have to try something new. She would bring music back to Sayemontess. She remembered how much her citizen’s worked when under its influence. She found the perfect song about a castle. “Captivity,” by Big Thief. She sang it a cappella, and her citizens were moved to work on the rebuild of the castle that had been los...

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Sayemontess- The End of an Era

Tucker Sloan

Submitted to Contest #296

Trigger Warning- this short story contains Sexual Content, Nudity, and Violence.Sayemontess- The End of an EraEven though the musty dungeons held no living prisoners, Sayemontess was still on the verge of collapse. With Sonja as their leader, the shrinking population focused on conception, so as Sonja made love on her balcony with Benji, and Thornton, the balcony began to become unhinged. Cracking sounds could be heard down below in the gardens, but they were so into it that they did not notice. So happy were they. After they had been throug...

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“Sick, Sicker, Sickest.”

Tucker Sloan

Submitted to Contest #288

This short story contains suspense, and mental and physical health issues.Introduction:I approached the pharmacy. I saw a small paper taped to the door. The sign read in Sharpie-“If you have a cough- do not enter.”So, I cried as I returned home walking home in the snow without my meds.Title: “Sick- Sicker- Sickest”Part 1- Sick: One Hundred Symptoms and Counting.When you are dying, every second matters. I was sick and fighting. Tapering off a benzodiazepine quite at a rapid rate. Faster than what my studies had told me. I cried again as ...

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Author bio

Born in Port Arthur, Texas on November 19th, 1986- Tucker Bradley Sloan studied movies, books, and television shows at a young age. His dream was to write for and work in the film industry. After graduating high school with a 4.0 GPA, he went on to earn his Associate of Arts degree, then his bachelor's degree in Theatre from the University of Arkansas. He was the first in his bloodline to earn his master's degree which he earned from SNHU in English and Creative Writing with an emphasis on Screenwriting. Now a published short story author, he now resides in Rogers, Ar. His highlighted work can be found in the online literary magazine Angles Issue: 9
“Are You There, Cal?” It was hailed as “Brilliant,” and “Stunningly Emotional.” Thank you for reading!