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Chance Cansler

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2023

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The Day Los Angeles Changed

Submitted to Contest #294

Sophia's spoon clinked against porcelain as she stirred her tea, the sound barely audible beneath the morning bustle of The Morning Brew. Outside the window, autumn painted the small town of San Bernardino in shades of amber and gold—so different from Los Angeles, where even fall seemed reluctant to interrupt the city's relentless energy. "You're stirring that tea to death," her mother observed, eyes crinkling with gentle humor. "Still not sleeping well?" Sophia looked up, caught in the act. Serenity Williams had always possessed an uncanny ...

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The Weight of Names

Submitted to Contest #286

Moonlight filtered through the shattered stained glass of Saint Sophia, casting fractured shadows across the rubble-strewn floor. Mykola stood amid the ruins, his breath visible in the cold night air as he surveyed what remained of the once-majestic church. The massive bronze chandelier lay twisted among the debris, its crystals scattered like frozen tears across the marble. Above, the damaged dome gaped open to the star-filled sky, a wound in the very heart of their sanctuary. His foot struck something solid, and he bent to retrieve it—a sm...

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The Ever-Changing Romance

Submitted to Contest #266

Hello, my name’s Emma. I’m 28, I’m a graphic designer living in New York City, and I’m pretty sure my life is being written by an indecisive author named Logan. How do I know this? Well, it’s a long story—one that keeps changing. It all started on a Tuesday. Or was it a Friday? Honestly, the days blur together when your reality shifts as often as mine does. One minute, I’m working on a logo design for a new eco-friendly smoothie bar in Brooklyn, and the next, I feel a strange tingle at the base of my skull. Suddenly, I’m not in my apartment ...

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Life Renewed

Submitted to Contest #181

Logan was a man who had lost his way. He was a successful businessman, rising to a high position in a Fortune 500 company, but his success had come at a high cost. He had become self-destructive, drinking heavily and engaging in dangerous and reckless behavior. He had lost touch with the things that once mattered to him; he was self-destructing. Everything changed when Logan's grandmother, Ellen, died. She had always been the rock of his life, and her passing left a huge hole in his heart. At her funeral, Logan learned that she had left hi...

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Author bio

Hello! I’m a proud Millennial with a passion for stories, history, and the open road. By day, I’m a truck driver exploring the highways and byways of the continental U.S., with a special love for Yellowstone and Theodore Roosevelt National Parks. By night, I’m a storyteller, weaving tales for anyone who’ll listen (or read).

My travels have taken me from the ruins of ancient civilizations in Italy and Israel to the vibrant streets of Brazil, but my heart always returns to the vast landscapes of America and the majestic American bison—my favorite animal.

I’m a walking contradiction of interests, balancing my love of ancient history with a career that’s all about the future of transportation. But one thing’s for sure: I never take myself too seriously. After all, life is too short not to laugh along the way!