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Tucker Sloan

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Oct, 2024

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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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"Pink Flamingos" #ReedsyUnknown

Submitted to Contest #279

Pink Flamingos Kim was natural at schmoozing to get what she wanted. It was fun to watch. Male customers would come into our candy store. A store full of temptations. “Would you like to try our new black licorice wheels? They’re bitter, sweet, and fun to eat! You look like someone who likes things that have a bite.” She would say as she slowly, and sensually put on plastic, loose-fitting gloves. “You can carefully unwind the licorice wheels and eat them as licorice ropes if it’s easier on your teeth. It’s a relaxing part of my nigh...

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"Bite Me." #ReedsyUnknown

Submitted to Contest #279

Trigger Warning: This short story contains Mature Themes, Animal and Zombie Violence, and Gore.Bite MePart 1- Flight of the Mosquito As we emerged from the stagnant water, we took flight and headed straight towards blood. We could smell a fresh kill in the air, so we flew faster. It is hard being a mosquito. So many creatures want to eat you, but then again, I want to eat and suck on so many creatures every second of every day. Lord knows I try. We saw an island, and we had a bad feeling. We were always drawn to the natives. Their ...

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“Sayemontess: The Beginning” #ReedsyUnknown

Submitted to Contest #279

Trigger Warning: This short story contains Strong Sexual Content, Nudity, Gore, Violent Content, Some Language and Mild Drug Use.Sayemontess: The BeginningI was born in the galley of a ship that headed towards Sayemontess, a castle that had been long forgotten by the locals. No one dared to go near it. Well, except for us. My mother told me when I was four that the wind was violent, and the clouds grew darker by the minute. A storm was brewing right above our heads, but we made it into Sayemontess by the grace of God just before the storm hi...

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“It’s Just Me.” #ReedsyUnknown

Submitted to Contest #279

Trigger Warning: This short story contains mental health issues, and moments of madness. Some demonic content lies ahead, as well.It’s Just Me.There was no water. I wanted to kill myself, or drop dead from thirst.I had to take my meds with water. Lots of it. Twenty-three different pills a day. From Trazadone to Oxicodone to Tylenol, and what have you. Whatever I could find in a dead drifter’s backpack. I haven’t seen a drifter in days, though.So, what to do? Fight for it? Get it. Get ‘er done? Water. Life. What they call the nectar of the go...

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“Green Eyes” #ReedsyUnknown

Submitted to Contest #279

Trigger Warning: This piece of fiction contains suspense, some violence, and insinuated animal cruelty.Green EyesThe alley cat made me do it. It was a Thursday night, and I was new in town. “Never go out after midnight.” Said my landlord, Walter. “Nothing good happens after midnight.”I had no problem with this, except I woke up at three in the morning with a terrible headache, and I just wanted to have a cigarette on my front porch, so I did. I’m a twenty-three-year-old woman. I have mace. It was chilly out, so I knew to smoke my c...

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“I Wanna Lick You Up and Down. Make You Sweat.” #ReedsyBewitched

Submitted to Contest #275

Trigger Warning:This short story contains mature themes, self-harm/suicide, brief strong language, gore, and sexual content.“I Wanna Lick You Up and Down. Make You Sweat.” By Tucker Bradley SloanDo you believe in love at first sight? First touch? First flirtation? I do now.“Don’t you dare!” I yelled meanly at my favorite creature- our sweet, black cat who was playing in the entryway causing the doors to open and shut letting rain blow into the atrium. She was eyeing the ashtray trashcan. She wanted to tip it over and see what was inside...

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The Goddess of Hell #ReedsyOctober

Submitted to Contest #274

The Goddess of Hellby Tucker Bradley SloanTrigger warning: Some Strong Language, Sexual Content, and Hellish Themes. Now, are you ready for a bedtime story?———As Persephone gathered souls in the underworld for her husband, Hades, I summoned angels. There was to be a spiritual battle at midnight, and I would win. Nothing was going to stop me. Not even the gout in my feet.The soul in question, a young, innocent named Angel. Her mother, Stephanie, loved that name. Stephanie prayed every day for Angel as she saw Angel slipping further into the d...

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Things of the Past

Submitted to Contest #273

Things of the Past            Dried apricots were her favorite, but ever since the surgery- she could not eat them. This made Clarissa sad. She was jealous of her friends who could eat everything they wanted. Clarissa was not that lucky. Clarissa had five teeth pulled, and her partial dentures barely helped her eat the foods she loved. For Clarissa, dried apricots became a thing of the past, and she soon forgot about them.           &nb...

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You Shall Go Into That Closet, And Take Off All Your Clothes

Submitted to Contest #273

You Shall Go into That Closet, and Take Off All Your ClothesBy: Tucker Bradley SloanTRIGGER WARNING: Strong sexual content and dialogue, language, bizarre behavior, brutal and sexual violence, gore. As we approached, I recognized the castle from an old book. It was Sayemontess. It was real. So, whatever challenge may lie ahead, it was all set up by Dominic. I had received his childishly written invitation. All his I’s were dotted with circles. His driver had nice music. I would never forget the following lyric:“And the time will be our time....

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Cursed Beasts of the Woods and Hills

Submitted to Contest #272

Trigger warning: This piece contains violence, mature themes, and some strong language.Cursed Beasts of the Woods and HillsTucker Bradley SloanIt gets cold at night. Some people think fur keeps you warm, but mine makes me itch. The way it quickly grows through my skin, covering my bare body in the moonlight.Not to mention, it makes using toilet paper impossible. We have had to resort to other means for cleanliness. What? You do not want to know. Mom was turned first with a curse by a cripple who was blocking a covered bridge she had to ...

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