George Kroker

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2020

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“Renewal” by George Kroker

Submitted to Contest #60

His black eyes surveyed the desolation and destruction. It was complete. Bloated animal carcasses were scattered amid the human remains, and both gave off a grotesque odor that spoke of death. Oil fires sent up plumes of smoke. black tendrils like snakes rose from burning vehicles. Dusty winds blew across the dry and burning landscape, coating everything with a combination of soot and grime. Michael searched the horizon expectantly. Then he saw it: in the distance stood a small group of dust-covered survi...

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“The Fortress” by George Kroker

Submitted to Contest #58

His finger sat frozen, poised exactly ½ inch away from the elevator button that would take him to the fourth floor. He simply couldn’t push it. The finger began to tremble.  He was paralyzed.  Incapacitated.. He couldn’t do it. Hit the button. Have the elevator take him up. Up to the fourth floor.  To….it.  His unpleasant reverie was abruptly ended as a hand playfully flicked his aside, and with a short, smart movement, another finger briskly punched the button. He stared at the finger that ha...

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Author bio

I am a recently retired physician who has always enjoyed fictional writing, but never had enough time to pursue it until now. I enjoy reeading other submissions and look forward to increasing interaction in this wonderful writing community!