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Jack Horne

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Dec, 2020

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THE TRUTH, THE WHOLE TRUTH, AND NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH...

Submitted to Contest #76

Shaun stood on tiptoe and peered through the window. Through the grime, he could see The Three Lions was quiet that night. Quieter than it had been a month ago, when prices went up the first time. And quieter than it had been a week ago, when prices went up again. Ah, there was Roger at the bar. Shaun wiped the window and saw more of the scene. Roger took his change, nodded to the ghoul-like landlord and carried the drinks back to the table by the door. He walked slowly, very slowly, careful not to spill any – no, he wouldn’t want to wa...

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Percival's Resolution

Submitted to Contest #75

Percival punched the air as the clock chimed midnight. He looked at the charred remains beside his left foot and grinned. One hundred. Time for another tattoo. At the Dragon Club, they’d be green – greener - with envy. And this year he really must ask Delilah for a date. He’d secretly loved her for years. Surely, she wouldn’t turn him down now! Chuckling, he reached for his phone. ‘Hello, Tracy’s Tattoos? I need another human done,’ he said. ‘Right foreleg this time.’ Tracy whistled through her teeth. ‘New Year’s Day is always busy.’ She g...

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