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Arpad Nagy

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2021

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A Serendipitous Evening Encounter - Focused on what’s ahead of him sends a man into a collision with his past.

Weekly Contest #199

The smell of a charcoal grill and seared meat floating in the early evening air skipped across my nose, returning hunger pangs from my stomach to my lips. The remainder of my shopping excursion would have to wait; food became an unshakeable need. Crossing the cobblestone plaza of the arts district, I followed the sounds of boisterous conversations, the clicking of metal utensils on plates, and laughter with the unmistakable voice of Édith Piaf blending it all. It had to be a French Bistro and a good one.  Following my nose, I picked u...

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Through the Land of Giant Hearts and Precious Dreams

Weekly Contest #196

He wasn't much good at waiting but walking into the office of the woman you've loved for decades unannounced wasn't a great tactic. The fact this version of Heath Breeland stood seven inches taller than the original only added to his conundrum. It would be one thing if LeeAnn recognized him and totally another to explain it.  The last time they spoke, Heath the OG made a lighthearted remark, suggesting that if he could only find a portal to a parallel universe, he'd show up at her door, flowers in one hand, hope in the other. And, in...

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Hana and the Flower Rain - A rare blossom at the Sakura festival delivers a life-changing encounter.

Weekly Contest #191

The streets were alive with the energy of a thousand joyful faces. People milled together, raising flower-adorned drinks, smiling at one another while knocking glasses together in toasts and good cheer.  The scents from the food vendors in their small street shacks mingled aromatics with the sounds of knives knocking swiftly against wooden blocks. The musical notes of percussion, wind, and stringed instruments resonated through the air.  It was Sakura, the annual Japanese celebration of the Cherry Blossoms.  Overhead, pink and...

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Nobody Knows How to Say Goodbye

Weekly Contest #185

Nobody Knows How to Say Goodbye These walls have seen it all, from the beginning to the final call. I was there when you had nothing. Barren and waiting to hold everything in my bosom, ready to feed your dreams, support your ambition, and sustain your ego.  Day after day, I stood solid, never failing, steady in temperament, cooling you when you boiled over, giving you respite with my silence when the war became too much—patiently listening while you planned your attack—giving you space to breathe and work when you had nowhere else t...

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A Time Travel Trap Door Opens by Keypad Strokes

Weekly Contest #184

Jakob Anderson read the message on the screen and sighed. “Unusual activity has been detected on your account. For security reasons, your account has been locked. Please return to the login page and re-enter your password.” “Sonofabitch! I don’t know what the hell my password is!” Rooting through his desk, Jakob shuffled through a stack of sticky notes littered with recorded passwords searching for the key to unlocking his virtual world. Nada. “Of course not,” he muttered aloud, “Why would I have the password for that site? That ...

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