Corey Melin

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2019

Stories (40)

40 Stories

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“Some Fun” by Corey Melin

James looked out the window and saw there was close to a foot of snow on the ground. “Thank God we moved into this house a week ago,” he muttered. “And take a couple of weeks off from work.” It was never a fun time for him when it snowed around here, since he had to drive a little over twenty miles to work on roads this state did a poor j...

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“Together” by Corey Melin

Family get-togethers were a time I considered hell when I was a child. A time I dreaded for not only were they boring but also had to deal with the disputes that would erupt since I have a family of all types among us. I heard topics like religion, politics, and lifestyles that should not be in discussions, but it never failed to erupt while I constantly looked at the clock, waiting for the magic hour. “When wil...

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“Why Me?” by Corey Melin

“You are now the King of Lopaland!” pronounced to all who attended the event. The crown is placed on Elmgudren’s head, and soon there is major applause. Much happiness, but not from the major attraction itself. The one who is now King wasn’t looking to this moment, and it came way sooner than expected. It was two days ago that Elmgudren was out with his buddies in the woods playing their favorite games when...

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“Zombie Fever” by Corey Melin

I aimed my rifle and pulled the trigger. Bang! The bullet hit right between the eyes.“Yeah!” I exclaimed.He went down with a thunk and a dash of splat. Another one down. How many more to go? Who knows? All I can say is at one time I hated these killings (or can you even call it a killing) and now I kind of enjoy it. Would you say I’m going out of my mind? I’m not the one to ask at this present time but the way this world has gone I’ll be su...

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“Argonaut- Part 2” by Corey Melin

“I see you are quite impressed?” a female voice to James right asked.James turned, seeing his second-in-command looking down at him.“I have seen pictures and videos of the Argonaut, but never up this close,” James replied. “What do you say upon such a sight, Renea?”Renea has been with James since practically the beginning. They immediately bonded and worked together as they moved up the ranks. There were areas where James lacked in expertise, which Renea excelled in, and the other way around....

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“Argonaut- Part 1” by Corey Melin

Traveling in the darkness of space can drive one mad if you do not take the proper steps.As commander of the light cruiser, Seeker, James has tried many different methods of control to keep his sanity as he has spent practically his entire life traveling the universe.He lived on Nonlantic for his first years before his father, Sid, took him onto his cruiser to teach him the future profession.“Son,” his father said, “We travel the universe to help those in need. As humanity ha...

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“Grace” by Corey Melin

Brian’s day didn’t start well from the start, and it is about to get worse, or is it? He woke-up in the early hours after having a dream that went from normal to bizarre to a nightmare. Seeing his death imminent he closed his eyes to open them to reality. “Not many of those pop up into my head,” he immediately thought, then looked at the clock. “Oh crap. I should have been up fifteen mi...

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“The Simple Meet” by Corey Melin

It was another beautiful day for Stewie as he crawled out of his cardboard box to face the shiny, round orb in the sky. “Another great day to show everyone my talents,” he said with a beaming smile. He crawled back into his box and grabbed his last bag of Doritos someone was kind enough to give to him. He opened the bag and st...

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“Lamentation” by Corey Melin

With the sins of his past haunting him James rode his motorcycle back into town after ten years spent maturing.“It’s amazing how little the town has changed,” he muttered as he came to a stop at the edge of town.He couldn’t say the same for himself. Leaving town in a hurry with a rapidly fading young spirit. Now, returning much more mature, and paying for the sins of his past. James is now here to possibly release those sins, and move on with his life.“I hope I can move on w...

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“Simple Life” by Corey Melin

“What in the cosmos are you doing?” asked a bewildered Stewie.“I am watching to see how long it takes for my popsicle to melt,” replied Nubert, staring at it intensely as it slowly dripped to the ground.“I spent the little amount of money I have on something you love, and you watch it melt instead of eating it?” Stewie asked in astonishment.“Just think Stewie. Maybe we can make money if I go to the scientists and tell them how many drops fall from a popsicle. I bet no one knows.”

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“Heavenly Cottage” by Corey Melin

Today is to be a momentous occasion for James for today is the day he shall see his long-forgotten friends. Friends that many years have gone by since he last saw them. “Has it been twenty, thirty, or even forty years ago since I last saw them all together,” he pondered. James sat in a nice, soft, brown recliner facing a large window that looked...

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“Eyes Forward” by Corey Melin

“What the hell?” asked an astonished Luke.He did a double-take and knew Dave is the one sitting on a bench in the park. To verify it, Dave waves at him with one of his goofy smiles.“This can not be possible,” said Luke, about to cross the street, but immediately turned around before the bus took him out.He looked back over at the bench, expecting to see Dave gone, but he was still there.Luke looked both ways then hurried across the street. As he took each step towar...

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“Grandma” by Corey Melin

James stared out the window as the train rushed by fields of corn. It was a couple of days ago he found out his grandma passed away. She had just turned ninety when she died in her sleep. “Is that you James?” the voice asked on the other end of the phone. “Yes,” he replied, recognizing the voice, but couldn't put a face to it. “And this is who?” “...

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“Cliff of Hereafter” by Corey Melin

James stood at the edge of the cliff, glancing at the stars before looking down at the crashing waves against the rocks. He was tempted to try what so many others have done before, but despair did not fill his heart so the result would not be a place he would want to go for eternity. “To get a chance to experience paradise,” he thought. There is a small village, a little over a mile away that James visit...

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“Paranoia” by Corey Melin

I feel like someone is running around inside my head, banging up against my skull, and it is driving me crazy. “What was that?!” I cry out upon hearing the scratching sound coming from next door. It’s like someone with a long nail is slowly dragging it down the wall. They are out to irritate me and try to drive me from my home. “You won’t do it!” I...

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Author bio

I'm a veteran when it comes to writing, having written more years than I care to mention. I continue to learn the errors of my ways when it comes to telling a story. I would stress to all to never give up no matter what comes your way to bring it to an end. Strive on and eventually rewards will come your way in so many ways. It's awesome to read stories from younger writers and see the imagination that still pours forth. We all need to be taken to a happy, mysterious, thrilling, scary place once in awhile. Take care