Erik Brun

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2022

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7 Stories

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“Paradise Lost” by Erik Brun

Submitted to Contest #248

"Captain, I think you should take a look at this." "As long as we've been out here, I wouldn't mind you calling me Anthony. What is it Evelyn?" "I'm a creature of habit, Captain. Helps me stay sane out here, I suppose" "Captain it is then, let's see what you got." "Might be something interesting. Forward recon shows some promising areas in the upcoming solar system. Possibly habitable planets." "What system are we scheduled for next?" "Looks like.... the Nahas system." "Nahas? Interesting name. Alright, let's make sure the scanners weren't d...

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“Expert Advice” by Erik Brun

Submitted to Contest #186

“When did it take place?” “I’m thinking between three or four hours ago.” “Mmmmm, any identification found on scene?” “According to her license, name is Megan Birchell, aged twenty-three, home of record out of Vermont. Probably a college student.” “Anything else besides her license?” “Couple credit cards, a library card, and some kind of fitness boot camp access card. All with the same name.” “Be sure to bag all that.” “I’m already on it.” “Any signs of a struggle?” “Not at first glance, but I’...

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“The Good, The Bad, and The Tiny” by Erik Brun

Submitted to Contest #185

*Content Warning: Mild foul language, physical violence, mild sexual themes* Cody Cole scanned the horizon from atop the summit of boxes labeled “CDs”. No movement appeared through his scope. From his perch in the corner of the room, the entire expanse could be seen. Somewhere, amongst the various boxes of forgotten items, was his target. And he couldn't hide forever. The light would shut off at any moment now. Tonight's caretaker would be leaving soon. Probably taking a piss or something before he locked up for the night. For the ...

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“Adrift” by Erik Brun

Submitted to Contest #184

(Content Warning: Mild foul language)“What the hell was that?!” The ship jolted and took a sharp dive to the right. Jeff Tatsuya jumped up to take manual control, spilling the bowl of noodles he was about to start eating. The control column pulled down hard as he attempted a course correction. No luck. She was going down.A green light flicked on. The screech of the com link coming to life followed. “Everything ok up there? That was quite the bump.” Jeff eyed his lunch spilled across the deck, “yeah, yeah everything is fine. It’s err… just so...

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“A Simpler Time” by Erik Brun

Submitted to Contest #184

“It is with gratitude and respect that I submit my resignation from Xenocorp, effective immediately.” The blue send button sat motionless, daring me. It’s funny how certain seconds in your life carry so much weight. Life-altering moments that seem so trivial yet pass by in an instant. One click is all it took, and the life I knew before vanished and my life unplugged began. I had to get away. Beyond the reach of the digital environment. The all-seeing eye that watches and follows everyone and knows everything. Is there even a place t...

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“The Path to Tallinn” by Erik Brun

Submitted to Contest #154

*Content Warning: Mild foul language* The Baltic States have always captivated me. Seemingly hidden from the rest of the world, not quite Russian, not quite European. A mix of both, yet each held its own unique identity. Decades could be spent exploring the mesmerizing arrays of old shops and eateries tucked away in tight cobblestone-laden alleys. All of them sure to hold brazen stories of resistance against Russia, most of them ending in heartbreaking disappointment. I only had a few more nights in the capital city, Tallinn. Activity in...

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“The Corporate Ladder” by Erik Brun

Submitted to Contest #152

Orvar sat staring past his desk. Beyond the mountains of paperwork barricading his desk. His gaze fixated down the hall to the water cooler. The water cooler itself didn't draw his interest. The tall slender form located next to the water cooler was what Orvar found so distracting. Lilyana attracted the attention of every male elf in the office since she started three hundred years ago. She not once, in all those years, glimpsed Orvar's direction.Orvar's eyes remained locked on Lilyana. Dark brown hair swir...

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Author bio

Lost in the woods of Northern Michigan, attempting to read through three lifetimes worth of novels.