Alex O'Connell

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jun, 2023

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“The Passion of Colm” by Alex O'Connell

Kildeoch sat upon a small mossy outcrop, far from the mainland and any sort of civilisation. There, lived eleven monks on the edge of the world, far from temptation and so I suppose, closer to God. They abstained from earthly pleasures like women and alcohol, whipped themselves for their sins and even took a vow of silence upon joining the monastery to deepen their connection to God. Each day they rose with the sun and went about their duties; be it working the fields, milking the goats, chopping the wood. All in complete silence. Brother Eo...

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“A Walk Through the Lip” by Alex O'Connell

Submitted to Contest #219

A honeyed breeze carried the chatter of finches as Azi lay on the green lawn. She stared above, deep in thought, her eyes tracing the honeycomb structure of the dome. The sound of footsteps padding snapped her out of her daze. She turned to see Ascot marching over.  “Good afternoon Miss!” He announced himself and stood to attention in front of her, moustache bristling in the breeze.  “Hello Ascot.” “I’ve come to inform you that dinner is ready.” “I’m reading at the moment, I’ll eat later.” She gestured vaguely to the book cast asid...

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