Corey Melin

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2019

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“Grandview Woods II” by Corey Melin

James’s sat in his hotel room, late into the evening, checking out story after story of the disappearances in the Grandview Woods.“I can’t believe there have been this many cases in these woods,” he said to himself.As he read each story, he knew it was a sign of what he needed to do. Try to solve the mystery of this place.Prior to his grandma passing away, he had a couple of dreams of wandering the woods. It seemed to go on for hours, as if it covered the entire planet with forested land. Not a human in sig...

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“Grandview Woods” by Corey Melin

He knew the days were counting down, but when the day came, it was still a shock to James.“Your grandma has passed away,” his great-aunt, Nora, told him over the phone just as he was watching the sunset.“I’ll be on the next flight,” said James as he thought that now his grandma will be with his mother in heaven.Now, he stood in her small, white house, looking around at the many belongings she had scattered throughout the house. James could hear Nora in another room, rummaging through...

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“Meal Time” by Corey Melin

Note: Lacking time this week I'm using an older story I submitted a while back. Stewie and Nubert sat at the table drinking and eating as they are reminiscing about the old times. The one-time Stewie was almost cooked by a group of orcs but rescued by a group of adventures. Nubert remembered the time a tribe of kobo...

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“One Day of Fright” by Corey Melin

“How would the two of you like to hear a story about me when I was quite young?” I asked my two sons as we sat by the campfire.“Will it be one of those boring ones?” my oldest son, Michael asked me.“Will it be a tale with lots of scary stuff in it?” my other son, Nick said.“The both of you will get your wish for it shall not be boring and it will be scary.”I saw their eyes light up and looks of anticipation. It was like watching our dog before getting a treat. I had two sons tha...

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“Fractured” by Corey Melin

I looked at my home at the dead of night, wishing I was still there enjoying the family life. Family, no such thing anymore with society pitting family members against family members. “The government fooled all and it is such a shame,” I muttered. It is an abandoned house I sit in by the front window, looking at the place I once lived in. Laughter. Cried...

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“Attic Window” by Corey Melin

I sat by the window, staring at the church across the street as bats flew around the bell tower. It is late at night, but I cannot sleep knowing this is my last night in this house. My grandma’s place, it is, but soon to be no more. “You loved this house,” I muttered. “It didn’t matter what took place in this house. You loved it.” It was six months ago that she passed away in t...

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“Little Task” by Corey Melin

No one is sure what to do as the strange character entered the town, riding a white horse. The person wore a cloak with a hood covering their head so no one could get a good look at them.“Who can they be?” Dylan asked his mother, Helen, as he looked out the small window to their cabin.“I don’t have a clue, but it doesn’t look good,” his mother replied.The stranger slowly moved along on the horse in the middle of the road into the small town. It was like the person wanted everyone to see they were...

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“Glimpse of Depravity” by Corey Melin

“Pick a door quickly,” the voice demanded. “Pick before it’s too late.”James stood in a small, brown-colored room facing a wall with a grayish door to the left, and a light blue door to his right. There were no windows on the walls to his left, right, and in front of him. Behind him is complete darkness. A feeling of dread that creeped into James’ soul.“How did I get here?” he asked.He is answered by sounds that sent chills down his spine, came forth from the darkness that b...

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“Dilemma” by Corey Melin

“We have a dilemma,” said a panicked Mike as he entered the room. Stewie held up his hand as he continued to groom himself. Once he could rip loose the top part of his toenail with his teeth and spit it out, he put his hand down. He checked out all his toes and saw he did a good job. “This is urgent!” cried out Mike. “What can be so importan...

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“Party Life Changer” by Corey Melin

“You need to go to this party, Stewie,” his brother, Mike told him. “I’m not going to some stupid party,” Stewie replied back as he tried to read his fantasy book. “Will you please leave me alone so I can read my book?” “I’m not going to leave you alone. You need to get out of this house, and have some fun.” “I’m getting to the intense moment in t...

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“RUN” by Corey Melin

I opened my eyes to complete darkness. Was I dead? Was I in hell? In complete disorientation I didn’t know what had become of me. All I know is that I had a feeling life wasn’t going well so I must be in a situation that was on the unpleasant side of life. “Mother?” I whispered. The first thought to pop into my head as I lay here. Or could I be standing? No. I fe...

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“Library Haven” by Corey Melin

Saundra slowly went up the steps, hand on rail, until she came to a flat surface to take ten steps to come to the majestic doors. Doors with carvings of storylines so many loved to fall in love with many years ago. She is surprised the doors are stil...

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“A Day at the Library” by Corey Melin

Cora, the librarian, did everything possible to keep her composure as she stared at the two young men sitting at a table a few feet from her. They were so enthralled in their loud conversation that they didn’t notice her standing a few feet away, staring at them with contempt. “Do you realize you are in a library?” she asked, raising her voice a little. The two young men stopped mid-sentence and turned thei...

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“Foolish god” by Corey Melin

“This is going to be fun,” the young god said with glee as he looked at everything around him. Particularly the planet that held life. Life that was relatively intelligent, “As intelligent as the boarnogs on the other plant,” he joked with a mighty chuckle. The young god who liked to call himself, Dupatamper, practically danced to the point to shake the heavens upon seeing creation all around him. He knew life was...

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“Splitting Views” by Corey Melin

“How many times have I told you to keep your views to yourself?” asked James. “Every time we get together we have this same talk over and over.” “What are you talking about?” his brother, Norris asked him with a questioning look. “You know damn well what I’m talking about. Every time we have a gathering you are among groups of people espousing your views. Your poli...

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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