William Braden

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2023

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“The Journey” by William Braden

Submitted to Contest #239

I read the final script, several times. I still wasn’t happy with the result. The director said, “Once again from the top, on my mark. Roll the tape in three, two, one, go.”“The journey is long, I made my preparations and the hardest part is behind me, the first step. I travelled for a while until I met a friend, and she followed me for a while. We stopped for a rest. I got up to continue the journey, she no longer followed me but walked with me. My load was lighter and I was happier. We held hands and lived in a house where there were child...

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“A Dry Argument.” by William Braden

I am Doctor Jason Reeds GP. My wife is Doctor Karren Reeds Vet Sci. We live and practice across the road from the driest pub in Australia. I sat waiting for Karren, at the back of the front bar. Mrs. Mary Simms pushed a trolley in with the last of her stock. She’s ninety years old. Our shop is now closed, even from here I could see a tear on her cheek. She argued with Aaron Stephenson over the cost, but a deal was done. He said to sit near the Dock’s table. It’s a quiet corner, away from the fights. Tempers were short, and Tony Lockart, yell...

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“A New Start” by William Braden

Submitted to Contest #231

Jason Masters, five years in the Army and three years in prison, for bashing his wife’s lover, putting him in hospital for six months. At twenty-six years old, I need to start life with no violence and a calmer more relaxed outlook. He left the prison in a taxi and went to a transition unit owned by the prison. He ignored the people standing around, waiting for husbands and sons. There were six units in a block with a garden. Sally Goodman introduced herself, I’m your guidance officer. She took him to a local supermarket to buy food, cooking...

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