Ben Cooper

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2019

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“Into The Unknown” by Ben Cooper

Submitted to Contest #286

Growing up in a caste system where it is difficult to pursue your dreams because of the concrete social structure has been tough. The only way out of the physical labor working class is through education. So, each year during my primary and secondary schooling, I studied hard to get the very best marks. Without scoring high on primary school exams, there would be no moving on to secondary school. I just had to put in my best effort. I didn’t have a choice where I was born or who my parents would be, but am honored to be the oldest son, Rafae...

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“Prolonged Silence” by Ben Cooper

Submitted to Contest #238

Rarely do I see a warm day topping fifty degrees in the middle of January here in the northeast, but it was a perfect opportunity to check my bee hives in all three of my yards. Managing honeybee hives can be tricky in the middle of winter because the temperatures drop, and the bees will starve. Upon finishing with my bee inspections, I walked up to our side porch door. I could hear the phone ringing.I don’t carry a cell phone because the reception where we live makes it hard to get a signal, even with all the newest technology and cell towe...

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“An Unlikely Source of Inspiration” by Ben Cooper

      It's the worse three words you ever want to hear a doctor say, "You have cancer." Your heart drops to your stomach and you don't even know how to react because you are numb by the prognosis. It takes time for your brain to process all that those three words mean. I should know, I've had to hear this from two different doctors within a fifteen-year time frame. It truly is a tough pill to swallow and the second time around does not make it any easier.      The first diagnosis came ju...

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Author bio

I am non-fiction writer and have published three of my own books using both self-publishing and traditional publishing companies. I also am a contributing author of ten other books including repeat works for Guideposts Publishing.