Benjamin McKelvey

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Dec, 2019

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“Between Lions and Jackels” by Benjamin McKelvey

Submitted to Contest #44

Written by Benjamin GeorgePeace is a resource that neither gods nor kings can afford. For when our invaders came, speaking a foul language, preaching false gods and destroying in their wake - no gold, that we have taken, could keep them at bay.From the seas and from the land, an army of power like nothing our people had ever seen, came determined to vanquish our souls. The only payment that they would take was the blood in our hearts to stain their swords.But we, the people of a democratic world, would not have the lands of our mothers taken...

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“The Broken Keys on the Cobblestone” by Benjamin McKelvey

Submitted to Contest #26

Philip Baker was an ordinary pianist. Never had he have to venture too far into the dark nights of the London streets as work was always common in the 30s. But when 1040 came; Laughter and singing was drowned out but calls of war in Europe. No one wanted to sing when others were screaming.Philip was from Putney. The west London scene mostly devoured his talent like a beast on the weekend. But in 1941’s winter, Philip’s set was interrupted by sirens. On more than one occasion.“Blasted bombs” he cussed to himself as he packed up his belo...

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