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Luigi Conte

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2022

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Hello, Are You Chinese?

Luigi Conte

Submitted to Contest #294

"Hello, are you Chinese?"  "Not at all."  "So, what or who are you?" "My name is Maggy." "Hello, Maggy, " I observe you have a darker complexion and dark brownish-red eyes like those in the desert."  "Is it important to you, I look this way?"  "Oh, honey! I don't care how you look as long as you enjoy partying. Can you score for me?”  "Coke?”  "Fuck you! Whoop! Every day, that's all we do here. Let it slide, sister," the seller said. “I’m in. Please give me anything you have," Maggy said. "It's a...

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1932 Russia: I looked Out the Train Window at Ten

Luigi Conte

Submitted to Contest #293

The Russian Civil War's economic damage led to widespread famine and food shortages. Stalin's harsh actions followed a devastating 1921 drought that wiped out a fifth of Russia's crops.In 1930, Russia was the place. Stalin was in power. He pilfered grain from the peasantry, giving it to wealthy oligarchs and the higher ups in government. Because the Russians kept it a secret for so long, the people starved in silence, and cannibalism reappeared.Government actions resulted in winter food shortages. When I turned ten, my parents and I returned...

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When the Smoke Cleared

Luigi Conte

Submitted to Contest #291

[Infidelity] During our living room meeting, background music was playing. The candles created a lovely atmosphere. She wore a revealing lingerie set. I wore the boxers and bow that she presented to me. A long silence stretched between us as our eyes met. Her touch was soft. That's all that occurred this evening. We had a deal. Refrain from sexual activity for one month. Two glasses and a bottle remained where Rachel left them. My eyes ‌returned to her. It had been thirty days. My friends all divorced, and their losses were on my mind whe...

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The Dog License

Luigi Conte

Submitted to Contest #287

“I’m telling you, this isn’t right. What do you mean I have to file an 18-1B? And then wait in another line?” I ran my fingers through my hair. “Sorry, sir. That’s the policy.” She played with the pearls that she wore around her neck. “Policy? Are you kidding me?” I pushed my finger and thumb across my moustache. “Do I look like I’m kidding you?” Her eyes bugged out, and she recoiled her neck.  “No reason to get testy.” I straightened out my tie.  “Testy? You think I’m being testy? No, sir.” She sat upright in her chair. “I beg you...

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Icelandic Dilemma

Luigi Conte

Submitted to Contest #286

[Death and Dilemma of Psychology]The Psychology of Yes and NoJuan and Ava arrived at Ava’s apartment. They entered in the middle of a conversation that never seemed to end about Diamond Beach, a place in Iceland where Ava was going with or without Juan. Soon. “Ava, you’ve discussed Diamond Beach for the past year; it’s not the right time to visit,” Juan said.Juan, a mama’s boy, couldn’t believe his adventurous Spanish girlfriend Ava was planning to visit Iceland’s Diamond Beach without him. She pushed him away. It’s unsafe for you ...

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Sonny Learns a Lesson

Luigi Conte

Submitted to Contest #285

Grandpa, when did openly discussing the high cost of bread ($3.25) and cigarettes ($1.25) become unacceptable?"Isn't it terrible, Sonny?""It sure is. Especially since, in your day, it must've been so cheaper for you to buy what you could then in bulk and sell it wholesale now that the prices have risen so high for half the price and still make a profit? No?""But, Sonny, who has the wherewithal to think that far in advance or to have a warehouse that large?"Sonny asked, “Was it you, grandfather? Did you have the wherewithal? If refrigerating ...

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Christmas Done Different

Luigi Conte

Submitted to Contest #284

It was Christmas Eve. While the adults ate, the kids played a game with a box of crayons Peter had taught them. It was called What If I Ruled the World? It was a simple concept but a challenging game. A crayon box could represent the countries of the world. I am sure there is a size to accommodate all those countries. Once they figure out that part, the children sort the countries based on their neighbouring countries. The team breaks down the resources into understandable items and begins the game. Once the resources are allocated, bargaini...

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THE RETIRED HANGAR

Luigi Conte

Submitted to Contest #282

Mary Jane flew for a living, not as a crew member but as a businesswoman. She sat in the same seat each time she travelled and left her house in a rush to get to the airport. Mary Jane Ellis volunteered for the position because she loved travelling and had no family. Going from North America to Turkey was the first time she saw it.  She gasped, “Say, do you see that?” She asked the guy sitting next to her.  “See what?” the man said. “Lady, were you drinking before you came aboard today?”  “Shit no!”  “I think so, honey. T...

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INCOGNITO MASTER PLANNERS

Luigi Conte

Submitted to Contest #282

Content warning: Reference to sexual abuseFor years, Stacey lived in Benton, Missouri, without much opportunity. Despite her hard work and excellent grades, she often felt overlooked. She was the prettiest girl in school, the brightest in her class of ’92, and arguably the most gifted student Benton High School had ever seen. While she received numerous invitations from both boys and girls to go out, she was too busy with work and her studies to accept them. Every Sunday, Stacey attended church, feeling obligated to give her tithe despite h...

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