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Stuart Laidlaw

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2026

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A Civilized Apocalypse

Weekly Contest #349

The thing he loved about her was the way she killed people. No hesitation. No second guessing. No mess. Well, some mess, that was to be expected, but no unnecessary mess. He respected that. But what he most loved was what came with it. She said she was sorry. Always. Sometimes during the killing. Sometimes after. Sometimes just before. Circumstances dictated, you’ll understand. But she always said sorry. And she meant it. She really believed it wasn’t their fault they had to die, at her hand or anyone else’s. She didn’t blame them. So, she...

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Shortlisted for Contest #346 ⭐️

Got a sec? No Not really… Urgent?KindaYesDefinitely In mtg Email?Feels safer on signal Jeez FineOr phone? Cant Mtg???LEAVEWut mtg Can’t Steve is here Pickering all staffScene of the crime Not funnyKinda is Fine hat up *whatHrd Kelly giving evidence ...

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An Inventory of Friendly People

Weekly Contest #345

NOTE: Trigger warning of suggested sexual abuse. The rain is falling hard as the cab pulls to the curb, the driver careful not to splash his next fare. The man jumps in and busies himself putting away his umbrella. “Thanks, man. Jeez, it’s really coming down out th…,” the man says, stopping suddenly as he looks into the front seat. “Oh, and who’s this?” On the front seat is the driver – that much to be expected – and beside him a small boy. “That’s my son. Can’t stay home alone, so he’s here with me.” “Hi,” says the boy, turning around ha...

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