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Sam Goularte

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Nov, 2023

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Second Chances and Pumpkin Pies

Matthew's eyes fluttered open at the sudden sound of the neighbor's barking, loudly. With a groan, he rolled over to grab his phone sitting on the nightstand. 6:17 AM. On Christmas Eve. Matthew always felt unrelenting stress around the holidays. The endless race against time, mixed with holiday cheer caused his anxiety to increase. Next door, the dog kept barking so Matthew peeked out the window to see what all the noise was about. There was the precious, yet obnoxious, Bentley staring at a cat sitting just out of reach from his leash. Matth...

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Imitation is a Form of Flattery

Weekly Contest #251

Amelia couldn’t believe it.She was sitting in the same room as the one and only Bea Caldwell. The author of The Slovenly Maid Upstairs was sitting just an arm's length away from her. Amelia has admired Bea for only six months but it felt much longer. In fact, Bea Caldwell created the desire for Amelia to be a writer herself.Bea sat across from her with a grim expression, as if sitting here was interrupting her precious writing time. Amelia felt sympathy towards the person before her, she knew how it felt to...

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Rivalry with a Side of Puns

Weekly Contest #228

The sun beat down on the bustling streets of downtown Ferndale, where the aroma of sizzling meats and spices wafted through the air. Food stands on either side, with the occasional individual showing off their musical ability, each vendor waiting for a hungry customer. Among the various food stands, two were well-known: Toastie Bites and Taco 'Bout Delicious. The rivalry between the two owners, Marco and Olivia, was often spoken about among the residents of Ferndale."You're going to buy a taco?!" Shouted Marco from between the stands. "You c...

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Souls are a Frivolous Thing to Waste

Weekly Contest #226

Thanksgiving is when people come together, travel to see family, and make memories. A holiday dedicated to overeating, having intense conversations, and the occasional yelling match with family. However, the next day, Black Friday, is the real fun. People line up outside of stores to get one particular item. Diners become filled with grumpy, sleep-deprived people begging for more caffeine to keep shopping. Black Friday is simply one of the busiest Fridays of the year. Yet, you are unaware that humans aren't the only ones who celebrate such...

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