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Caxton Valentine

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2022

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The Retelling

Weekly Contest #344

I searched everywhere in the grocery store, including aisle five, yet there was not one pack of toilet paper left. In a panic, I asked the stocker, “Deja vu?” The stocker's face expressed confusion, and a nervous sweat trickled down his glasses. “I don’t know what you are asking, sir, but we have been out of toilet paper since Monday's news.” “Wait, what news?” I said with a confused look. “Look at your phone,” The visibly frustrated stocker responded. A breaking news notification poppe...

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Revitalization

Ten years ago, I vowed never to see you again, and ten years ago, you vowed never to mention me. What led to our family dysfunction in hindsight is minimal, and yet it has broken our family. You wanted me to become a doctor, to continue the Golanski family name. We come from generations of doctors who were proud, but that does not give you the right to dictate my choices. I want to reconcile, but I also want an apology. Dad, I respect and love you but telling me my career choice would shame our family is unfortunate. I often pract...

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Datetrepreneur- The Revisiting- By Caxton Valentine

Weekly Contest #342

“Babe, I love you so much. We were meant for each other. Nothing will ever keep us apart. You and I are for life!” “Baby, that dress you were wearing the other night was perfection.” “My beautiful queen, you are of the most magnificent elegance.” “Baaaaaby, give me one more chance!” “Before I screwed things up, I could envision myself marrying you. Felicia, will you marry me?” Ugh, none of these will get her back. Hell, at this point, I don’t know what will get her back. I should never have been deceitful about myself; my personality, job, ...

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The Remembrance- By Caxton Valentine

Weekly Contest #341

It was a dark, chilly night of dread and turmoil. I was heading towards a familiar area amidst a pandemic. I remember being a wide-eyed 13-year-old the last time I was heading towards this destination. Now here I am- a 28-year-old who had been beaten down by life to the point I felt like a 40-year-old. I could feel the weight of something wanting to pull me from heading towards this area, but it was time to no longer hide. Rain poured along the road while my rideshare driver maneuvered the multiple cars along the road. ...

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The Green Lamp

Weekly Contest #340

The Green Lamp By Caxton Valentine Grevis Anderson was always into magic and genies. He believed the power of a genie was in a lamp, and so he spent years collecting various lamps. Even when traveling to multiple countries, it would be far-fetched to see Grevis without a lamp. It got to the point where his wife, Amy, would not bother to get him any other gift. One day, in their small town of approximately 5,000, Grevis caught a news report about a magic auction featuring the most “magical” lamp in town, along with the chance to meet magician...

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Reflection

Weekly Contest #161

By Caxton Shokunbi I knew it was time to face my past before it was too late. I ventured off to the water fountain on Chelsea Avenue, which flooded my mind with memories of my mother. I remember it like it was yesterday. We had not gotten along for years since I refused to marry the woman my mom was dead set on me being with forever. That day my mom and I spoke at the fountain. I remember the warm air and the water pouring from the fountain.    “James, Clarissa is the one for you.” she sternly said. “She treats you well and ...

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