Corey Melin

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2019

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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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“My Unique Superhero Experience” by Corey Melin

Susan is trapped and didn’t have a clue about what to do. In front of her is a villain that towered over her, with an evil looking expression on his scruffy face. His jet black hair is stiffened into spikes so he looked like a porcupine, and his face pierced in numerous locations with studs. He wore dark coveralls and what looked like metal gloves that went up to his elbows. He wore jet-powered boots, which exp...

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“Summer of '83” by Corey Melin

It was the Summer of ‘83 that I considered as one of the best years I have ever experienced. The five of us just completed our treehouse, and now sat in a circle inside the house on a nice, blue, checkered rug finishing the touch. We all sat in silence as we looked around the room, amazed we did most of what we were looking at. Kids who ranged in age fro...

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“Meal Time” by Corey Melin

Stewie and Nubert sat at the table drinking their ale and reminiscing about the old times. The one time Stewie was almost cooked by a group of orcs but was rescued by a group of adventures. Nubert remembered the time he was made king by a tribe of kobolds. He was flattered to be given the title until he found out he was to be sacrificed. Just like Stewie, he was rescued, and it was by James, the great adventurer, who na...

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Author bio

It has been a joy for many upon many years to write stories of all kinds, and to read the numerous stories from talented writers. Just love to let the imagination flow onto the pages to share with all.