Branson Kennedy

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Nov, 2023

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“Kodeka's Purpose” by Branson Kennedy

Submitted to Contest #263

In a world full of warring nations, the advanced civilizations of the Mortallis species developed a new way of conducting espionage and warfare. This new avenue is through something called the Bellator Project. The results of the project are... mixed. In terms of what was expected, the nations of Helia, Celia, and the Megalachorin Alliance have developed a very robust system and maintain 'somewhat' fruitful relations with one another. The Utanic Empire, on the other hand, controls an entire super-continent and they believe they have a superi...

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“Soaring” by Branson Kennedy

Submitted to Contest #262

This story was inspired by a song titled "Infrared" by Emil Rottmayer.-----------------------------------------------------------------"..And lovely citizens of Barceny, be aware. This is a heat advisory. After double checking the readings of the planetary weather monitoring system, the Orbital Security Council has confirmed that we are going to witness an unprecedented amount of heat in the coming days. Temperatures could exceed the historical record of 58.6 degrees Celsius.." The weather reporter on the holographic screen states.This is al...

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“Orca” by Branson Kennedy

Submitted to Contest #261

This story was inspired by a song called "You Better Run." by Toismic.____________________________________________I once again have found strength.Because of him. All because of what that man did for me.He protected me.Single-handedly,Swiftfully,Powerfully.I should be dead right now.Ajax, the vile man. The Cobra defector.This is his doing. The Utanic Empire is at its limits.The occupation, the desolation, the confrontation, all of these ended at the destructive fists of a man they call The Bull.For years, the Utanic Empire maintained its gra...

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“Dangerous” by Branson Kennedy

Submitted to Contest #260

Caution: There is strong language, mental instability of a couple characters, and violence.Note: The premise is to be like a manga/comic book style story. In a world full of fighters with super soldier abilities that they attain by using an energy called eco, there are several groups lurking in the shadows with all sorts of different intentions. There are empires and government alliances that will be briefly mentioned throughout this narrative. There are characters named Carter and Emily who are two Bellators that defected from the Bellator ...

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“Speakeasy” by Branson Kennedy

Submitted to Contest #259

A note: The content that can be sensitive is hidden in a symbolic message. It is not directly stated and some readers will likely not even get the message. There are mysterious things happening in this world. Most people are comfortable, but too many have suffered. There are powerful people enjoying their influential positions and they'll do whatever it takes to stay in power. The people of this society are people of many things. They are voting, they are volunteering for duty, they are working to put food on the shelves, they are drunk, th...

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“Reverse Thyme Dilation” by Branson Kennedy

Submitted to Contest #228

Macy couldn't be more happy. She finally graduated law school and her husband, Jordan, has been perfecting the art of cookery for some time now. He was a chef back in his service industry days. He cooked for many kitchens and served at a few restaurants. Now he works an office job for a city government that he loves, but he never gave up his love for cooking. Today, he is cooking her favorite, beef n veggie soup, ...

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“The Spider's Shadow” by Branson Kennedy

Submitted to Contest #225

*SHATTER* And a ball comes flying in. There is a faint sound of children egging each other on to grab the ball in this dusty, dull, crumby house, one that hasn't been properly lived in for maybe 20 years. "You get it!" Shouts one kid. "No. Devan should get it! He threw it!" Yells another. "You kicked it! And you broke their window!" The running feet at a fast pace begi...

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