William John Locke

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Apr, 2021

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“Letters to James” by William John Locke

Submitted to Contest #105

Bristol, August 4, 1875My dearest daughter Jemma,       It is of the utmost importance that you come home, and with great haste. Your mother misses you greatly, and your sisters find themselves at a loss without you to aid and direct them.I implore upon you the thought of Oliver, who anxiously waits for your arrival, as we accepted his proposal sometime last week. Engagements are already underway for your wedding attire, and you must remember the honor that was granted us for him to ask for your hand. Your ...

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“Stardust” by William John Locke

Submitted to Contest #89

I didn’t mean to kill her. There was just something about the way the light hit her face from the window that fateful morning, her skin a shade away from blending in with the harsh white of the stiff sheets in which she was tucked that said, “enough is enough”, and I knew that I couldn’t go on doing it any longer. Of course, there is little to say for myself in defense, as I have done unspeakable acts in the name of both peace and science, but I hope that I may, at the very least, convey the purpose behind my resulting actions and acquir...

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i'm trying to get back into writing, which doesn't seem to be going well, but that's pretty standard at this point at some point i'll write that thing ive been putting off for years (he/him)