Connla Mullan

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2024

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“Cosmic Thirst” by Connla Mullan

Submitted to Contest #233

Sensitivity warning: Violence and Alcohol. As the only Irishman this far into the deep reaches of spa- no wait. As the only human this far into the deep reaches of space, I found myself rather parched. Not just “Oh I wouldn’t mind a glass of water, thanks.” I mean thirsty, and a thirst for the good stuff, too! No water could quench this thirst, no sir. I had been traveling for something like fifteen light-years or so after a deep space research mission had gone wrong. Just me on my own, well me and my ship, the Icarus 28-B and it’s AI. We ...

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“Descent of a Flame” by Connla Mullan

Submitted to Contest #232

I have been tasked to make the pilgrimage from Drummanor peak to the depths of the Killnirin forest with little more than a satchel with some provisions, my cloak, clothes and my lantern. The monks of the peak have warned me of the dangers within the forest, not just of beast or man but of the mind. Within this cursed place of whispers and shadow, colossal trees intertwine their branches, creating a dense canopy that casts an impenetrable shadow below. In this land of perpetual twilight I must keep my wits about me, remain true to my goal an...

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