Cody Waltman

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Dec, 2021

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“Tea & Murder” by Cody Waltman

Tea and murder. What an interesting combination, I think while the kettle begins to shrill in the tranquility of my home. Most nights are quiet on the surface, but the noise in my head never stops; the volume runs wild like an endless storm.  The steaming water fills my mug. I dunk the mint tea pouch and smile, knowing tonight is the night. I can taste it the same as the warm tea splashing onto my tongue. I savor the flavor before I swipe my keys from the counter.  Strolling to my ride, I gently caress the hood with my fing...

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“No Easy Way Out” by Cody Waltman

Submitted to Contest #127

Running for his life through the woods, Eric glanced back to see the wreckage of his truck ignite into a ball of fire. He pressed on, knowing he was exposed and the danger was closing in on him. During the day, the trees were colorful with fall beauty. But in the night, the yellow, orange, and red leaves were coated with an unsettling blackness. Rabid growls chased him. In the distance, he spotted a lifeline—a lonely cabin with the lights on. The fire crackled and popped when the pressure of another log dropped onto the pile. Chad stab...

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“A Deadly Conversation” by Cody Waltman

Submitted to Contest #126

As I opened the door and stepped out onto the balcony, I left the party behind. She stood twenty feet away at the edge by the stone railing. It was a clear night, and the city’s lights were as alive as ever.  Snowflakes descend around us. I take my time as I approach. I keep my hands concealed in my peacoat and move slowly to admire her as I amble closer. She doesn’t acknowledge my presence. Her mind is elsewhere. I can’t know what she is thinking, but it must be intense to distract her from the bitter cold.  I think if I had to...

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Author bio

I love writing and creating fast-paced intense stories. I typically try to give my tales a gritty pulp vibe. I love the old-school hardboiled detective books. I believe less is more with storytelling. I try to keep the ideas simple but add creative twists. I've learned a lot from writers like Stephen King. I can't count the interviews I've watched with him. Shane Black is incredible. I think of him as the rock star of screenplays. Mickey Spillane does a wonderful job of capturing the rugged sleuths. R.L Stine taught me a lot about capturing the audience's attention. I've been obsessed with movies for most of my life and watching the way stories play out. Writing offers the freedom to tell the story you want to read, and that's what I've always done. A few years ago I decided to start writing a story and it was creative but absolutely terrible. After I finished it I started another one and this one was a little better but still not great. I continued the process until I wrote something that stood out to me. I sent the story to a publisher and it got approved and my first book, Dominance Is Key was published in 2020. One of the characters in the story was really popular with readers and he got his own book, Beckham For Hire published in 2021. The published books are available on Amazon under the name C.G Waltman. I hope if you enjoy my short stories you will consider checking them out.