Corey Melin

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2019

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“Defeating Shadows” by Corey Melin

           “Follow that car!” James called out as he jumps into the backseat of the taxi.               “You are not a stalker, are you?” the driver asks, who looks like a grungy Santa Claus.               “Heck no. Just please drive.”               “Ok, whatever,” the driver says as he pulls out. “You know who it is that you want me to follow?”       ...

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“Strive for the Light” by Corey Melin

    James wept more than he has ever done in his life. A life so full of happiness quickly taken away by the evils of the land.            “If I was only there to protect you,” he said of his wife, Rene, as he looked at the mound of dirt. “I could have protected you or at least gone with you to the afterlife.”            It was two weeks ago that James left his cabin and his lovely wife in the woods to go...

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“Running Out” by Corey Melin

      There is a knock at the door.            “Who in the hell is bothering me now?” asks Devlin as he gets up from his cozy chair and marches to the front door. “This better be good, for this is my seventh day. My day to rest.”            Devlin opens the door, a fierce look on his face, ready to berate the one who disturbs him. He opens his mouth to speak forth foul words, but clamps it shut when he see...

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“A Love to Read” by Corey Melin

Gerald is an actor. Gerald is an avid reader of countless novels. Gerald has an excellent memory, so he can recite pages from a book without looking at it. Gerald has been told many times how he can be famous for his talents. Gerald can be a rich man with his talents. What does Gerald say to these people?             “I can care less about being famous or rich. The talent given used to put a smile on someone’s face. To give someone hope for the future. To make their d...

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“Toss a Ball” by Corey Melin

“Hey son!” my father called out to me. I turned to him, expecting to be told to do a chore for him. “Did you want to go out and throw the football?” he asked. I stood there in stunned silence. I had just turned fourteen years old, and he has never asked me to do anything fun until that day. “I’m going over to my friend’s house,” I finally told him. “Oh,” he said with a...

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“Deception” by Corey Melin

             James knew he was getting close to finishing his job. A job he figured will be his last one for he is getting too old to do such a task for much longer. Too many times, his life almost ended because of his reactions slowing down. More times have come where he has been wounded or inches away from death. If he continues this path, death will welcome h...

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“Thaw” by Corey Melin

           “I really wish someone will start talking so everyone won’t hear me fart,” James said to his family members.           Everyone looks to James in disbelief, then they either chuckle or start laughing.           “Always the one to break the ice,” James’s father, Bruce, said, giving his son a stern look, which quickly tur...

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“Gifted” by Corey Melin

      “The gift has been given to you. Others have lost this gift because either they did not want it or used it for their own selfish needs,” I was told many moons ago.            I lowered the bucket down the empty well, knowing the results once I pulled it back up. Many will call me a fool for this well held no water for years. Of course, they did not know I had the gift to bring forth water. Water that will fi...

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“Playground Memories” by Corey Melin

           I drove down the road I used to walk down so many times as a young kid. Seemed like just months ago but has been more years than what I want to remember. Time goes by so damn fast. So many memories cluttering my mind.            I took a right and drove down the short road to my destination. A destination that had many memories of my chil...

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“Memories Never Demolished” by Corey Melin

           I still remember the day we moved from our house to an apartment. How pissed off I was at our family doing such a thing!            “Life hasn’t been treating us good lately,” my mother told me.            “Those greedy bastards I had for bosses put us in this position,” my father bluntly said. “Fire me so they could put more money in their pickets.”            I could not care le...

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“Infliction” by Corey Melin

I look down at the mound of dirt, knowing that deep down is my love. M love that has left this earth way too soon. My love pushed out of this world by one I never thought could be so depraved. Or did I and remained ignorant?           “I shall see you once again,” I say to my love. “We shall dance once again, Dorothy.”           I stand here...

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“Never Too Late” by Corey Melin

Today’s the day I change. I have spent years just thinking about myself and no one else. It has been all about me. Who cares about everyone around me? I ignored my family. I ignored my friends, the few I had, and anyone else close to my bubble. My selfishness has caused many to turn their backs on me and walk away. “That ends today,” I say. “I have lost many but now it is time to...

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“First Steps” by Corey Melin

First Steps Everything around me is a blur as I fall to the depths of depravity. I wonder if I will ever hit bottom and meet my death.           I opened my eyes, feeling the soft surface beneath me. I glance around, seeing I am in a small room with a dresser and one rickety looking chair. I sat up in the twin bed I was lying on, wondering how I ended up in this place. A dark fog cl...

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“Dream Portals” by Corey Melin

Wings sprout from my back, and soon I’m high in the sky, checking the beautiful nature below me.“Hello!” a voice in front of me calls out.I look and see a lady wearing a large, bright blue dress with diamonds along the edge coming toward me.“Hello!” I reply as I stop mid-air to wait for her approach.She stops a few feet from me, and I am immediately enthralled by her beauty. Long, shiny, red hair cascade down as she stares at me with large, brown eyes. A beaming smile that sho...

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“Civility” by Corey Melin

          Even though it is raining profusely it will not stop me from taking a drive before my temper gets out of hand. I am one whom is more of an observer, listening in most cases instead of speaking forth with my opinion and/or advice. I have listened to humanity who, with confidence, speaks what they believe is wisdom, but indeed is foolishness or hypocrisy. This is from one who doesn’t look at himself as a philosopher, so there is muc...

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A great hobby to let my imagination come forth.