Cory Pines

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Dec, 2019

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16 Stories

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“The Mark of the Devil” by Cory Pines

Submitted to Contest #55

"And you promise that you'll end it, right?" the man asked as he anxiously tapped his foot on the floor. "You get what you pay for," I replied as I picked up the statue of gold coins, "But I can assure you that the prince will be dead within the week." That seemed to calm him down a little. I had no idea why he wanted the prince dead, but it wasn't my job to ask, and frankly, I didn't really care. "Perfect," he replied. Without another word, I gathered up the money and a few of my knives that I'd left on the table and walked out of...

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“As They Watch” by Cory Pines

Submitted to Contest #36

Dear Journal, I couldn't sleep again last night. I know that they are still there, watching me. I don't know why they are here, to protect, to harm? I tied to tell Jason about them, but he wouldn't listen. I don't understand, we sleep in the same room and yet, he can't see them. I hope Mr. Galifar doesn't yell at me again for sleeping in his class. It's the only place that I'm able to get rest. I hope they can't find me at school, I don't know what I would do then. Maybe I could go sleep in Mom's room, or even my sisters, would they follow m...

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“Horns and Thorns” by Cory Pines

Submitted to Contest #35

I was never a big fan of dancing. That was why I hardly ever went to dances. I wasn't planning on going to the spring dance, but my best friend, Samuel, said he would pay for my ticket if I promised to be his wingman, well, wing gal I guess. I wasn't convinced until he told me that there would be free food. Samuel had a crush on popular volleyball star, Haley Flocken, who happened to be my step sister. After a little bargaining, and a promise to do all the chores for two weeks, Haley agreed that she would let Samuel take her to the dance. T...

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“Letters” by Cory Pines

Submitted to Contest #33

Dear Future Me, Today is a Monday, I hate Monday's. Today is even worst than most. I'm sure you know what I'm writing about, how can you forget something like this. Today is the day and I came out to my parents... I'm finally out of the closet, is it worth it? I guess you probably know. They gave me a long lecture about how sleeping with another male is a sin. So what if it is? If God doesn't like me for who I am, then why did he make me like this? It's not like I can just change who I'm attracted to. As any straight person to fall in love w...

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“The Problem with Kids” by Cory Pines

Submitted to Contest #31

“Thank you so much, Harp, I owe you one,” Lillian said as she danced around her desk trying to get all her papers together.   “Yeah, yeah, yeah, just make sure you don’t stay too late,” I told her. It was almost seven and she still wasn’t done getting everything ready for the big meeting tomorrow. I had stayed back to help her the best that I could, but I didn’t work in her department.  She had to finish it up, but her son, Asher, got out of soccer practice in thirty minutes and I agreed to pick him up on my way home.  “I...

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“Boxed” by Cory Pines

Submitted to Contest #30

“Ginger!” Lucas called as he walked deeper into the forest. She had been missing for twelve days, nearly two weeks, and Lucas would do anything to get her back. He had put up flyers, rewards, arranged search parties, and spent many long hours in the woods calling her name. Nothing seemed to work. He was ready to try anything, even selling all his organs on the dark web just to get her back.  “Lucas, maybe we should turn in for the night. We have a big test tomorrow,” his roommate, Caleb, advised. Caleb was the best roomma...

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“Ms. Fox and the Hawk” by Cory Pines

Submitted to Contest #30

Skylar was walking home from work when she felt the familiar vibrating of her phone in her back pocket. She took it out to see that someone was calling her. Skylar didn’t recognize the number, so she assumed that it was probably a spam call or one of the political polls. She declined the call and continued on her walk. Seconds later, her phone began to buzz again, the same number. If someone was calling her twice, she assumed that it was important. “Hello, this is Skylar,” she answered. “Skylar, listen to me closely and under no circumstance...

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“Learning from a Kid” by Cory Pines

Submitted to Contest #29

I lived in a small town filled to the brim with Christians over 65. There was a church on every street corner and no one argued when it came to the word of god. Everyone knew everyone, though we didn’t talk much outside of church.I grew up here, and after I went to college, I came back here to live out my life as a simple cashier at the local food market. Like most people in the town, I went to church every Sunday and prayed before every meal. Life was plain, but I didn’t mind it that way. I enjoyed living in my small town with a small ...

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“How Much is a Guy Worth?” by Cory Pines

Submitted to Contest #29

Jessie and Claira had basically grown up with each other. They had been friends since second grade, and they treated each other’s parents as if they were they’re own. Jessie’s little brother Ki was basically Claira’s brother too, and Clair’s dog belonged to both of them. They were inseparable. Even though they were vastly different, they still found a way to be the best of friends. At least, until they met Rafael.Both of them fell in love with Rafael. He was in Jessie’s math class. The two of them sat next to each other and he was always so ...

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“Following the Birds” by Cory Pines

Submitted to Contest #27

Piper stared out the window, staring at a small blue jay soar around the sky. I sat down next to her, but she didn’t acknowledge my presence. I didn’t mind it though. I was fine with just sitting next to her, watching her marvel at the sight of the bird. “Jackson, do you want to fly away?” Piper asked, apparently she did realize I was there. I was a little shocked, normally when she was looking out the window up into the sky, nothing could pull her out of her trance. Not a rub on the back or a kiss to her cheek.  “Why would I, I live in...

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“Boss's Orders” by Cory Pines

Submitted to Contest #26

“Ya got a name, Freckles?" the bartender asked as I threw myself onto a stool in the nearly empty bar and ordered nice, frosty whiskey on the rocks. The only folks who thought it’d be clever to show up at the bar in the early light of the day were myself, the bartender, and a wrinkled older woman with baggy under-eyes snoring in the corner. She had probably been bundled up in that same spot for a week, drowning her life away in alcohol and one-night stands. "Do you people usually ask for a man's name when he orders something strong early in ...

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“Mirror Man” by Cory Pines

Submitted to Contest #25

Ethan had one New Year's resolution, don't kill anyone this year. He had just gotten out of jail for his murder of Anna Striff, which was unfittingly ruled accidental manslaughter, and Ethan had no desire to go back to the big house.  Ethan used to be a serial killer, but starting this year he was going to change. He would start helping out the community and being a better man. He would spend more time with his family and less time with his victims. It all started this year.   He stared at himself in his bathroom mirror and to...

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“On the Way to Paradise” by Cory Pines

Submitted to Contest #24

"You told me this would be a short trip. We've been on this wretched ship for twelve years!" Halo roared.  "I know, but I broke the digital map and-" "I don't care what happened! I paid you a good handful of money and I expected to be home long before now!"  Halo had the perfect life back on Earth, but he just had to pay Mirabella almost three billion to take him to Tariphor, the most beautiful paradise planet in the galaxy. The trip was only supposed to be nine years in total, but the journey to Tariphor had stretched out to twelv...

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“The Land Lake” by Cory Pines

Submitted to Contest #24

"Dear Log, September 17th, 2020. As you know from my last entry, Mary Pine, a young nun, was found murdered on the sidewalk of Venice, on one of the many del Forner streets. The victim's body has been taken to be examed. I'm currently at the crime scene with-" "Victor, will you shut that off?" Victor looked up to see this his partner, Ann, standing over top of him. He shut off the tape recorder as Ann pasted him a pair of gloves. He slipped them on. Ann was never a fan of Victor's constant recordings. She was the kind of detective that liked...

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“As Fate Has It” by Cory Pines

Submitted to Contest #23

Shaun started out the window of his small log cabin. It was the middle of winter, and there was still no show on the ground. He couldn't help but feel slightly disappointed at the lack of cold weather. He wondered if this was global warming's fault. Usually, he didn't mind the fact that it didn't show. Shaun wasn't the biggest fan of cold weather, especially since he moved out of his parent's house, but something had changed. About six months ago, Shaun went to see a fortune-teller. He didn't believe in such things, but his sister did and s...

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Author bio

Just a girl with a dream of one day being a writer. Feel free to criticize, like please do it. I like writing fantasy, and I want to get better at dialog since I think my characters talk very stiffly, so any help there would be appreciated. Anyway, thanks for reading. Have a great day and keep being your amazing you!