Corey Melin

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“Change the Picture” by Corey Melin

I can’t continue to live this life I have lived for countless years. I look around my surroundings and see a life of loneliness. I feel the despair of my own making that I have blamed so many others. I have been the victim when i fact i have caused victims all around me. “Time to make a change,” I said as I sat down in the de...

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“Deceiving Reality” by Corey Melin

“How long after you been a detective?” the lead command, Albert asked Nelson. “It will soon be a year,” replied Nelson, thinking the man should already know this. “Then you will be perfect for this case,” said Albert. “This case needs to be one who is not set in hi...

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“Running on Love” by Corey Melin

Nicholas remembered pulling Cassandra out of the reaching darkness, and they have been running ever since. “She is very important in the survival of the human race,” he was instructed. “Until we can find out how to stop this force you need to save her and run. Run and hide as long as it takes.”

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“Life on a Station” by Corey Melin

Gorgin walked the corridors once again to make sure everything was okay. “Why do I have to continue to check out the station when we have systems set-up to make sure everything is in order on the station?” he asked the commander of the station, Morgan. “Just do it,” said...

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“Walking Lightly” by Corey Melin

“Listen up class!” Miss Glendale called out. “Time to quiet down for there is a special announcement!” All the students quieted down, excited that another week was about done. Their full attention was not on the teacher, with Henry standing next to her, holding a large place heaped with something that was covered with tinfoil....

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“Cabin of Healing” by Corey Melin

James neared the cabin, relieved that it was still intact after being absent for seven months. The last time he was there, it was the middle of Summer. Everything was green, but now white. Last time he drove to the cabin, but this time he had to park a ways away, put on snowshoes, and make the journey. Last time he made repairs to the place and prepared the place for a winter visit.

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“Strangers Chat” by Corey Melin

Henry sat down on the corner of the sofa, and looked over at the young man sitting on the other corner. The young ma glanced at him, gave him a slight grin, and then looked away. “My name is Henry!” he called out to make sure he was heard above all the other people talking.

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“Starting New” by Corey Melin

I’m not sure if the nightmares will ever end as I continue to relive the day I saw my family murdered by the Underground. “How many times have I told my father to leave the ones who took care of us until either they have no use for you or you do something wrong,” I thought.

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“First and Last Party” by Corey Melin

Chuck walked around his office, glancing at his numerous employees with a smile on his face that few ever saw on this man's face. "I'm not sure if I should be feeling okay or I should be scared," one employee said to another upon seeing the smile. "Have you heard what he is doing this year?" the other asked. "Something about a Christmas party. What is the big deal about that?" "What do you mean? Oh wait. You are new here. Our boss has never had any kind of party here. At least not with his fellow employee...

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“Surprise Visit” by Corey Melin

The doorbell rang, which I continued to watch my favorite TV show. The last show before the holiday hiatus, and suffering for a month before it comes on again. The doorbell rang again. Either my mom needs to get it or a commercial better come along. I’m not budging. Doorbell rang again. “Get the door James!” my mother called out from upstai...

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“Naughty” by Corey Melin

It was a holiday season that I thought would be quite dull this year, but yet turned out to be the most thrilling. I, James, live in a neighborhood that once the holidays come around everyone departs their homes. We also leave our home to go to my grandparent’s, but this year my grandma became quite ill so my parents decided to stay home.&nbsp...

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“Search for the Perfect Gift” by Corey Melin

It was that time of the year again and I was about to head out to seek that special gift for my wife. When we first married it seemed to be easy to find gifts until I realized she didn’t use much of the stuff I got her. I tried perfume, but rarely did she put on perfume so the bottles quickly stacked up. I tried jewelry, but it was put on rar...

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“Stay Positive” by Corey Melin

“I’m starting to regret taking this job,” thought Lisan as she finally sat down to take a break. She always thought of herself as a people person, but this job has tested her to the max. It started out just fine when she started her shift, but as time slowly went by she felt like she wasn’t able to take a breath when someone came along asking ...

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“The Healing Letter” by Corey Melin

I was pretty excited when I found the light brown coat at the garage sale. It wasn’t one hundred cotton, but good enough for me as winter was rapidly approaching. “Ten dollars and it’s yours,” the older lady told me. “It kept my husband nice and warm.” “Why w...

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“Dinner of Vengeance” by Corey Melin

The dinner table is set, and now it’s time for everyone to come to the table and enjoy some scrumptious food. Abigail stood at the head of the table, looking at the five empty chairs. Two chairs to the left, two chairs to the right, and one opposite of her. “I wish you were h...

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Author bio

I have been writing for numerous years as a hobby that I love to do, and will continue to do all my life. I have submitted short stories to contests and magazines, and found success ever so often. I have submitted a bunch of short stories to Amazon Kindle.