VM Roberts

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Nov, 2020

Stories (3)

3 Stories

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“The Engagement” by VM Roberts

Submitted to Contest #70

Part I Baldwin entered the restaurant automatically seeking out her date. Since she purchased the clothes and the coat, she knows exactly what he’s wearing. She looks over the heads of the other patrons standing in line waiting to be seated. It’s still early yet. The restaurant is half empty, so it’s easy to see anyone sitting at a table in the front part of the room. She moves up to the podium. It’s her turn to give her name to the hostess. “Good evening. Baldwin, please. Wou...

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“In Her Care” by VM Roberts

Submitted to Contest #70

Part I Ask anyone who has ever experienced any type of relationship with Butler Canistoga, and two words come to mind. Loyal and responsible are consistently used to define her character. Her dedication has withstood the test of time over the years. Yet, her faithfulness has never changed. Much in tune with those in her circle, her self-awareness solid, she prides herself on being responsible and accountable to others’ well-being. Butler paused her reading and glanced over the top of the book, her eyes following the child’s movements...

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“Nepotism” by VM Roberts

Submitted to Contest #70

Part I As I climbed the subway steps at 8th and Market Streets my phone rang. It took a few minutes for me to get service. By the time I was halfway at 8th and Chestnut Streets, my service was back at 100%. My phone beeped. The caller had left a message. I stopped in the middle of the sidewalk to retrieve the message. People rushing to work walked around me, complaining. A man walked into me and didn’t say anything. “Well dag! It’s not like you didn’t see me!” I yelled at him! “Get out the way! People are trying to get to work!” The man y...

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