Earvin Eugene

“Stream” by Earvin Eugene

Title: Stream Subtitle: Brightside (Flash Fiction) Copyright © 2020 by Earvin P Eugene All rights reserved.           The tornado had traveled through the quaint city. The night before was stormy, and this new day was calm. There appeared a noticeable contrast. Dark, rain, and windy force at night to bright sunny skies the next day. That is nature! Cyclic and fickle. Limitless beauty. An honest opportunity to present itself with something glorious. Some...

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“Trust: For You” by Earvin Eugene

Submitted to Contest #57

Chapter 1: Attraction Imagine a serene setting in the British Isles. Foggy and fueled by capitalism. Sophisticated in culture but gritty in entrepreneurship. A London fantasy where creators like The Beatles, Ed Sheeran, Adele and the like developed. A nobody connected to the machine with the combination of talent and serendipity to perform for the world. Here stands Jason Black, a young boy who wanted opportunity. He would play his melodic guitar strings and provide simple yet meaningful vocals outside, while recording on Tik Tok. The hope ...

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“Everyman's Tale” by Earvin Eugene

Submitted to Contest #56

Chapter 1: Fallen Angels This story starts off with Adam East floating in a pond half beaten to death. Bloody face with cuts and torn clothes. He has little energy and is in a surmountable amount of pain. He stays in the water, barely breathing and half-conscious. There is a lot of commotion surrounding him with lights from police. They come to the scene to witness this poor young man. In brutal agony he makes a sign of peace with a joyful yet grimacing smile. He raises in a small motion a peace sign with his left hand barely above water. ...

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“Trapped” by Earvin Eugene

Submitted to Contest #46

Trapped By Earvin Eugene Barry Smith was a struggling student. He did not belong anywhere. He worked ambitiously in school but could never reap the benefits of his labor. Everyone advised him to keep trying but he never gained anything except superficial societal acceptance. All his seniors advised him to attain the lifestyle of the past of being educated, gain a somewhat lucrative job in medicine or engineering, and be independent to start a family. This lifestyle did not suit him. See, he was a funny and ...

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“Jaded” by Earvin Eugene

Submitted to Contest #44

JadedBy Earvin Phillip EugeneCommencement           Jordan Williams attended Dartmouth college. He worked at Zimmerman Fitness Center. Jordan needed the money and it was his opportunity to meet colleagues. He was about 5’11, brown-skinned with short black curly hair. Jordan sported glasses as he was near-sighted and groomed himself with a goatee. He wore outlandish fashion with striking designs such as a red and black flannel sweatshirt alongside checkered pants. On some days he would dr...

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“HYPE” by Earvin Eugene

Submitted to Contest #44

HYPEBy Earvin EugeneChapter 1: KeyOn an island there was mystic beauty. Majestic with beaches, palm trees, and clear skies. Who knew a legend would start here. Michael Brown was a man of the world. He was staying at shared home with other Americans and international individuals. They all came here with the same purpose of studying. It was part of this grant that advocated students to travel abroad to learn about new cultures. The material was complicated and conflicted with the relaxed atmosphere of Caribbean life. Moreover, classmates would...

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“BUM” by Earvin Eugene

Submitted to Contest #44

BUMBy Earvin EugeneClouded Judgement           In a room full of smoke were Evan and Mia. They were in Evan’s bedroom. Mia never got high before. Evan prided himself as a connoisseur of bud. The weed was green with bright yellow hairs and had a pungent smell. In New York, it is common to possess sour diesel. They used a small glass bong, which Evan bought from a friend. He got it for a fair price, and it could even store ice for cool smoke. The two colored the device with rainbow hearts ...

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“Redemption” by Earvin Eugene

Submitted to Contest #43

RedemptionSubtitle: Who Is Going To Save Me From Myself?By Earvin Eugene Chapter 1: ExperiencesA guy meets a young girl. He is introduced to her through a friend. They like him, because he has a car and they do not. Little did they know he would want something in return. It was a double date across the town. All four picked up food at the drive thru and parked themselves at the park at night. They spit the shit and ate the food. Young, they were glad to just be away from their parents’ supervision. Out in the world, in what seemed like ...

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“Story - Volume 2” by Earvin Eugene

Submitted to Contest #43

StoryVolume 2By Earvin Phillip EugeneNew Chapter Friends always introduce you to new aspects of life. Their hobbies become your interests. Bonding through shared experiences is a great topic of discussion. One friend “Ray” has the habit of entertaining ladies of the night. He takes pleasure in searching through a catalog of women and starting a fun chat. Let’s say slim women are his taste; all other characteristics seem to be secondary. They send back and forth reassuring messages to set a time and place. The whole process seems efficient. M...

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“Wasted Ramifications” by Earvin Eugene

Submitted to Contest #43

Chapter 1: Drinks On UsAll he wanted was a seat at the table. Christian worked ambitiously in engineering. Grueling hours on constant projects. From six in the morning to three in the afternoon, Monday through Friday. Sometimes overtime if he needed the money. Work kept him busy and he was glad he could support himself. However, he felt empty. Chris came from a poor neighborhood in New York. So, to go to college and make something of himself was more than expected of him. In America it seems that the safe way is the best way to get ahead. Go...

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