Brandon Johnson

“Walking Forward” by Brandon Johnson

Submitted to Contest #92

The soft pitter-patter of raindrops struck against the hard asphalt and became my only friend in that night without a clear sky or moonglow. At the same time, a gentle wind blew against my back as if it urged me to move forward, but its breeze carried no warmth. My legs told me they walked a thousand miles, yet every second there seemed like the first time; Something itched at the back of my mind, telling me to keep moving, but every step on the cold road shook my knees and slithered a shiver up my neck.My eyes darted here and there as I gla...

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“The Adventuring Android Boy” by Brandon Johnson

Submitted to Contest #82

For the longest time my mind felt trapped in the spiderweb called wind. I was all alone in the middle of a dry empty plain where the sun shined high in the sky and the wind blew all the time. I felt compelled to collect the sand, but all of my attempts always ended once it sifted through my fingers and rode the air to places I’d never reach. I started to hate that place and decided the only other thing I could do was nothing at all. And so, I sat down on the ground and crossed my arms. The wind immediately vanished and I suddenly beca...

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“Journal From The Cozy Cold Cabin” by Brandon Johnson

Submitted to Contest #77

Entry# 1 The cold-hearted wails of mother nature flew past outside my window and into the freezing night. I knew she cared none for the survival of one measly human, therefore I took in an odd sense of comfort from knowing these thin cabin walls were all that stopped her violent clashes; The best way to relax were situations like these where one little thing going wrong could mean life or death. Regardless, here I am. I’m all alone in the middle of nowhere with winter right up to my neck and threatening to bash my door down. This little ...

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“The Last Hit” by Brandon Johnson

Submitted to Contest #70

We stood at the edge of the dirt mound with dirtied hands and shattered hearts; we stared at our crime for what felt an eternity before the slouched man with fierce eyes finally spoke; that man was Frank.“No one can know what happened here,” he mumbled. “Are you insane!? This isn’t like the usual job, this person was innocent. I still think we should report it!” I replied.“And tell them WHAT!?” Frank yelled. “That we ran a person over and buried them right on the spot!?I couldn’t think of anything to say back to him. Another moment of s...

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“Rest Easy, My Midnight Queen” by Brandon Johnson

Submitted to Contest #68

Dancing gales of wind blew past the maple trees and brought a barrage of leaves to destinations unknown. The orange glow of the waking sun sleepily peeked over the horizon, far in the distance. Even though the piercing Autumn weather lashed at my exposed skin, I had been warmed to my heart’s content with the little furry black ball sitting on my lap; her fur was darker than the previous midnight sky and silkier than any mighty panther. She made a tiny snore that told me she was having a wonderful dream; maybe she was chasing butterflies...

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“Drifting Among A Sea Of Stars” by Brandon Johnson

Submitted to Contest #62

The ship exploded out of the wormhole just barely holding together; massive blast holes littered the hull while laser fire had melted parts of the titanium armor plating into a sort of goo. The jump rattled my brain, but I managed to win the battle of willpower and spat out words.“Status Report!” I hissed.“Sir, Multiple hull breaches have been detected and life support systems are falling!” said a crewman to the right of me.“Cut the engines and reroute power to the main life support systems! I don’t want us to have come all the way just to d...

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“Oceanic Isolation” by Brandon Johnson

Submitted to Contest #60

The stillness of the waves failed to produce noise and told me I was truly alone. The sun shined far in the sky and nearly scorched me with its lashing rays; it would have succeeded if it wasn’t for the crisp wind blowing off the water surface. I took a deep inhale and smelled the refreshing breeze; it was a clean smell with a hint of salt, which was the perfect combination to calm my nerves. I sat up and looked around. I was standing on my Seahome; only a few of these were made and I was lucky enough to “acquire one”. It mostly had the...

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“War Made Them Bleed” by Brandon Johnson

Submitted to Contest #56

The overwhelming sound of chaos enveloped them every day; gunfire rained in all directions while artillery thundered in the distance. The greedy Anchormen were in a constant game of tug of war that never ceased. Their strong pulls lengthened the game, but burned everyone in between. Their teammates were disposable to them and their cries of pain met deaf ears.The fighting built and built over time; the two soldiers expected everything to end in an explosive triumph, but only darkness and silence waited for them. That day was an especial...

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“Hellish Graduation” by Brandon Johnson

Submitted to Contest #55

Jax gazed at the beautiful gold ring that adorned his left index finger; It made a shimmering sparkle under the hot sun every time he shifted it. Small letters engraved the top of the ring. They read, “Stand Above The Enemy.” Jax never knew what that was supposed to mean, but he didn’t care. He appreciated the beauty of the ring for what it was; he received it from his father after turning 18, just like his father did from Jax’s grandfather and so on.  The mystery of the ring didn’t bother him that much, but the fear of adult life ...

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“Amidst The Chaos, I Found An Idiot ” by Brandon Johnson

I laid there while looking up at the sky. The collapsed roof served as my window as dark grey clouds started to fill up my vision. They swirled and swished before merging; lightning crackled throughout the sky while rain used the distraction to descend. The raindrops pelted my face like bullets, but they lacked the lethality I craved so much. I had wished someone would have passed me along to hell because I was too much of a coward to do it myself; it was the least I deserved after all I did. No matter how much I prayed, death didn’t co...

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“Echoes of an Abandoned City” by Brandon Johnson

Submitted to Contest #53

That day was supposed to be like any other and my curiosity as a child created grand ideas of a magical adventure. Were there goblins hiding under the city well? When will I be able to learn magic? I picked up a stick with my right hand and started to wave it around like I saw in that one movie. I had hoped a spell would come out, but the only thing the stick did was make a swish noise through the air. I noticed another sound as well, the sound of dripping. I had my mind focused on a lot of things and didn’t notice my melting popsicle! It so...

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“Summer Strikes With Fury” by Brandon Johnson

Submitted to Contest #53

The buzzing of cicadas dissolved into the wind and settled around my ears. Their sound was soothing to listen to as I slowly walked further down the lonely road. I inhaled deeply and could smell the scent of baking asphalt. Summer was in full force today and it turned everything it touched into a potential ingredient for a nice hot pie.I had minimal tools at my disposal to combat my potential cooking. I briefly took shelter under a grand oak tree to access my things. I sat down and took my light backpack off while I opened it up with much an...

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“The Pull From The Moon” by Brandon Johnson

Submitted to Contest #52

That day I woke up with the feeling of anxiety and fear looming over me. It was the day...the day I would be sent to the moon. I constantly regretted pulling the slip that had my name on it. Participation was made mandatory by the government and anyone who didn’t take part in it would have been fined a hefty amount. I could never afford to take a backseat in this messed up game of chance so I laid there with dark thoughts about what was to come.Why were they sending people to the moon? What do they do there!? This sadistic program had been g...

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“The Sparkle Of The Lights” by Brandon Johnson

Submitted to Contest #51

Barry looked up towards the sky and saw a rainbow of lights twinkling in the distance. Every one of those small lights was a fiery-hot star millions of miles away. The nearby river seemed to double the number of them in his vision . Despite their vast distance away from him, he could see their beauty from this small rock of a planet. That one belief gave him hope his wish would be heard. With his eyes closed, he prayed. “Please let me live long enough to repay my family!” he pleaded.Barry didn't hear a response. As he figured, it was a ...

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“Cozy Summer Day” by Brandon Johnson

Submitted to Contest #50

A breeze swept through the air that brought the scent of pine trees, flowers, and summer. A little squirrel caught the wind current with his nose and smelled deeply. The wind was blowing the leaves around him and he looked up to the neverending blue that was the sky. The canopy of the tall trees partly obscured his view but that didn’t stop him from enjoying it.He kept looking at the sky for many more minutes. I wish I could relax here every day, he thought. He may have had a small stature, but that didn’t stop him from having big ideas and ...

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