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Tucker Sloan

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Oct, 2024

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An Unfortunate Demise

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.”

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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"The Last Resort."

Submitted to Contest #286

This short story contains some sexual and violent content along with substance abuse.“The Last Resort.”“Congratulations! You are the second person to win an all expense paid trip to Fort Lauderdale, Florida! How do you feel? What is going through your head right now at this life-changing moment?”          “Well, Ron, I guess I will have to start packing!” The audience laughs and claps at Susie’s response.After purging most of her possessions, Susie packed her essentials, and all of her favori...

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"Frau" #ReedsyTwist

Submitted to Contest #283

Frau Trigger Warning: This short story contains some Language, Sexual Content, partial Nudity, strong Bloody Violence, Gore, some Substance Abuse, and Suspense. “I have an idea! I found some old board games in my late grandmother’s attic. One had this dice with six sides. One dot on two sides, two dots on two sides, and three dots on two sides. So, here’s what you do…” said the host of the Christmas Eve party, Sarah, but before she could explain the rules of the game, the front door of the cabin flew open, and snow blew inside with the blust...

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“Sayemontess- The Death of a Loved One.” #ReedsyHoliday

Submitted to Contest #281

“Sayemontess- The Death of a Loved One.” Trigger Warning: this short story contains Strong Violent Content and Gore, Sexual Content, Nudity, Harrowing Situations, and Suspence.As Sonja blared Maria Callas’s, “Tosca, Act II: Vissi d’ arte,” she took to the stage at Sayemontess. It was located in the beautiful rose-filled courtyard that had wonderfully creative statues of sweet cherubims. This was where all of the events would take place- from public humiliations, plays, executions, and so forth. Fun stuff. “Richard,” said Sonja, and...

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"Sayemontess: The Musty Dungeons." #ReedsyTalk

Submitted to Contest #280

Trigger Warning: This short story contains Mature Themes, some Strong Language, Sexual Content, Nudity, brief Suicidal Ideation, Alcohol Use, and Violent Content.“Sayemontess: The Musty Dungeons.”I thank the Lord for saving me from the dungeons. I was there for less than a day caught up in the labyrinth. I became heartbroken at the sight of many tortured corpses. I prayed. I prayed for my God to help me. How long must I stay here? Then I remembered I had absinthe. A gift. The perfect gift. I ingested the entire bottle straight. I could not f...

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"Now, Will You Please Exit Stage Left?" #ReedsyTalk

Submitted to Contest #280

Trigger Warning: This short story contains some Language, and Crude Phrases. “Now, Will You Please Exit Stage Left?” She died right here. I swear to God. This is where I found her. She was in the fetal position on the cold concrete. She was practically frozen to it. I… I watched as they removed the body. Oh my, the smell! They talk about it in the pictures, but, oh God is it awful! I had to step back. Had to catch my breath. Do you know what happened to her? Nope. Not yet. Waiting to hear back from the county coroner. I mean, the poor thing ...

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"Sayemontess: Do Not Enter" #ReedsyTalk

Submitted to Contest #280

Trigger Warning: This short story contains Mature Themes, some Sexual Content, some Strong Language, Alcohol Use, Bloody Violence, and Suspense. Sayemontess: Do Not Enter.“All men to the gates!” I ordered. “Run. Run fast! Take your torches! Take your weapons and armor. Just go! Go now! Fire. We need fire in the pits! All of them! Sonja, please. Go quickly with this torch. Light. We must have light. The rest of you beautiful women, I depend on you to help me protect Sayemontess. Will you?” That was all I had to say as they took action ba...

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"There Was Something in the Wash." #ReedsyTalk

Submitted to Contest #280

Trigger Warning: This short story contains some Mild Language, and Suspense.There Was Something in the Wash      Today, something went wrong. Horribly wrong, and butterflies filled Gracie’s stomach as she approached her boss. Gracie was pale skinned, and red-headed. Absolutely beautiful from every angle. One would think she was rich from her appearance, but she wasn’t.           “What is it?” said her boss.        &nbs...

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