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PETER Inserra

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Nov, 2019

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The Hell Coach

Submitted to Contest #168

I knew the woman was bad news the second she entered the stagecoach. Though, more accurately, I should say I sensed she was bad, the knowing would come later. The horses certainly sensed it and did their best to flee her and the perceived evil that enshrouded her. The driver and his shotgun were able to hold them long enough for her to give them a look which calmed their demeanor faster than a shot of angel dust from old doc Metzger.            After shrugging their shoulders at the hors...

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Stink Bug Boy

Submitted to Contest #48

Stink Bug Boy in “Origins”            Waldo Emerson Winchester was a normal sixth grader in Avon, CT except that he was a bit overweight, was named after an activist/poet/non-conformist from the 18th century and had celiac disease. The last three items, when combined into one child, gave him the perfect storm of idiosyncrasies to be a target of the Maserati Street bullies.            “Hey Waldo!” yelled Robert Watkins, the meanest ...

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Daath comes calling

Submitted to Contest #17

           A pre-winter storm blew into Aston Ville that Thanksgiving, expectedly so, which meant no one was taken aback by it and densely populated the Royce residence for the annual gathering of friends and family to gorge on Master Charles’ bountiful feast. Charles, being the wealthiest person in Aston Ville, always went all out for the holiday and all who attended gave him many thanks in return. Most of Charles’ employees assisted at the feast and in turn were treated most generously...

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