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Alex Davis

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Nov, 2025

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Snot-Rockets, Road Rash, and Biker Shorts, Oh My!

Alex Davis

Submitted to Contest #335

“So my legs have finally stopped burning and my breathing is settling into a rhythm. This is good, only eleven or so miles to go and I feel good.” Miles sees Zack’s eyes widen and lips press together into an incredulous tight lipped sarcastic smile. He’s not gonna make it through this story without an outburst. Miles continues, “The weather over the past few weeks has kept me from riding the Old Creek trail so I’ve been afraid today’s ride would really suck.” “Then you got bored, fell asleep, crashed, the end,” Zack blurts out laughing. “Ha....

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Spiked Mocha

Alex Davis

Submitted to Contest #333

“In,1 … 2 … 3 … Out, 1… 2… 3…" Out on the patio behind the Moonlight Cafe Bernice forces herself to focus on Dr. Zapke's words. "No one is watching me" - inhale - "No one is thinking about how I look" - exhale - "No one is afraid of me and I don’t need to be afraid of anyone" Bernice repeats this a few times until the cold starts to soak through her Mom’s handmade parka. She likes spending time at the cafe but the larger crowds at night are kind of a lot. She wants to just go home but she knows if she does she'll hate herself later. Ok. It’s...

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One Last Night

Alex Davis

Submitted to Contest #330

David only planned to spend an hour or two here at most and maybe have lunch. Once he parked near his old dorm and started meandering around the campus, that plan was forgotten. He was on his way back to the car when he thought of the Moonlight Cafe. It would be nice to see it, he thought. Is it worth it, though? Yes, why not? He had not expected to be here in the fall again, so being able to enjoy the cool air and fall leaves without the stress and distraction was nice. Somehow everything here already felt different. He touched the crosswa...

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