V.B. Crossett

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Sep, 2019

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“The Harrowing Hunt” by V.B. Crossett

Submitted to Contest #24

Aaren made his way out to the barn bearing a plate of breakfast and a wide grin. The meal was a great deal heavier than even he liked. He enjoyed breaking his fast with farm fresh eggs, toast, grits, and a side of bacon. But Ulla liked her meals composed of meat—and only meat.She wasn’t picky; she liked most any cut and kind. But she’d taken to his small game; meat rabbits, chickens and ducks. She had, however, developed an odd respect for the larger livestock. And she liked to sleep in the barn with the cows and horses. As Aaren grew fond o...

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“Unreplicatable Cake” by V.B. Crossett

Submitted to Contest #7

Never before, in all her long years, had Millie craved something this bad. And, this craving had to be satisfied. “Cale,” She said, “Do your grandmother a favor and fetch a slice of chocolate cake, will you?” She watched as her grandson rose and made his way to the alcove. He leaned in to speak to the food synthesizer, much like he would to her, with a loud voice and clear annunciation. “Chocolate cake.” The wall-mounted machine beeped and began to hum. The tray began to glow. And, after a moment or two, there was a perfect piece of chocolat...

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