Corey Melin

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2019

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“Deceiver to All” by Corey Melin

Gunmar Lextonic looks up at the blue sky, puffy clouds here and there where one can imagine shapes of wonder. A current view which took him back moons ago as an innocent child lying on the grassy field, looking up at the sky.    “So much has changed,” he mutters as he looks back down at the dirt path, quickly becoming overgrown with grass and weeds.    By this point on the path most races will start feelin...

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“They Know Better” by Corey Melin

I open my eyes and look over at the clock.              “Why do I continue to do so?” I ask myself.              Every single day I am scheduled to wake up at six am. Programmed into all of us, so we received the right amount of sleep. We no longer had control over the amount of sleep we take once they inserted the chip under our skin.              “We are your new gods, for there was never a tr...

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“AM I LIVING IN A HAUNTED HOUSE?” by Corey Melin

I lay in bed reading a horror book when I see movement from the corner of my eye coming from the other side of the closed curtain. I slowly lower my book, my mind screaming at me not to. There is a shadow floating on the right side of my window. At first, I thought it was the shadow of the flag, flapping in the wind, but quickly realized this is no flag. I stare at the shadow as it moves up, then to the left, then down, ...

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“Musical Freedom” by Corey Melin

           I lay back in my relaxing chair as I watch the flames grow higher and higher. I cannot recall how many times I sat in this chair reading a book until I was so tired that I put the book down and went off into dreamland. Today will not be the case, as I have parchment on my lap and a quill ready to write to the ones I love. How should I start my l...

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“Why Aliens Skip Earth” by Corey Melin

Trigger warning: Not a story for ones who are easily offended by everything around you. “We’re not alone,” said Nubert, as he looked around frantically.          Stewie looked at Nubert with a questioning look. “Of course, we are not alone. I have you and you have me.”          “I know we have each other, you dolt,” said Nubert. “But there is something else out there.”   ...

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“Last Ride” by Corey Melin

                   I sat back on the nice, cushioned seat as my father backed out of the driveway onto the street. I didn’t realize at the time that this would be my last ride with my parents. For so many years, we took this drive just to get out of the house.              “Today we are going to take a drive out to the country,” my father would say on many occasions. “Today we are going to take a...

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“Looking for the Light” by Corey Melin

             Samson found a corner in the abandoned house and curled up into a ball. Then he let the tears fall as he let the grief come to the forefront. He knew he had little time to grieve before his younger sister, Abigail, woke. Then he will need to put on a brave face once again as he leads his sister to this torn land.              It seemed like countless years ago that the two of them we...

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“Place to Place” by Corey Melin

      Nathaniel strolled the dirt path until he came to the village. Before he stepped forth into the dwelling, he saw the inhabitants and how they acted among each other.            “This village will do well,” he muttered.            He continued forth, checking out the places the people either resided in or they did business from. Places built of mud and brick. Others of wood that were either board or l...

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“All is Possible” by Corey Melin

Trigger warning: Physical abuse and thoughts of suicide.              It was so terribly cold. Snow was falling, and it was almost dark.              Sofia trudged on, wrapping her arms around her body to try to keep herself warm. With a light jacket and wearing jeans with holes in them, she was not prepared for this weather. But she did not care, for she ...

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“Conversation to Hear” by Corey Melin

       “That person is surely going to hell.”            “What made you a god? You know, for a fact, that person is going to hell.”            “Look at how they dress. Look at how they act. Look at their lifestyle. It doesn’t take much thought to know they are going to the hot place.”            “We will be surprised by who we see in paradise. Thank God we are not judged by humanity. If so, we will ...

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“Present and Beyond” by Corey Melin

      After reading the text, I had to sit down before I collapsed in shock. The one friend I spent much of my younger life with has suddenly died.           “Too young to have died,” I thought as many memories as possible of us together came to mind. Memories of us before we went our separate ways.           We just started middle school when we met for the first time. We sat next to ea...

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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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Reedsy is a great way to get feedback and to converse with fellow writers. Just know there are many top stories out there that don’t win the contest so keep on writing. Being picked is the roll of the dice. There are many upon many opportunities out there. Never give up.