J.C. Vayda

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Nov, 2022

Stories (8)

8 Stories

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“From The Void Of The Other Side” by J.C. Vayda

Submitted to Contest #225

The sun dipped behind the mountain, and a blood-red aura swept across the late blue sky. This began the usual transition of day to night. The valley below turned grey, and the streetlamps began to flicker on. A few spiders had already set up their webs and awaited the first moth to fly into its trap. (You have to wait for the streetlamps to come on before you go outside, dear. It seems the ghouls do...

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“Paintings” by J.C. Vayda

Submitted to Contest #210

At night, if you gaze upward, the vastness of the universe may prove to be nearly incomprehensible. Billions of stars (including galaxies) gather, come alive, and present their unique beauty above us whether we’re preparing for a night out, laughing with our family during dinner, mourning a lost one while sulking in a shower, or simply rolling the covers back and preparing for bed. Perhaps you’re on your back po...

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“The Man With The Brick Face” by J.C. Vayda

Submitted to Contest #206

Christmas Eve The family began to gather around the brick fireplace. I grabbed the old Polaroid camera from the table beside me. My daughter laughed when my dad kicked a present accidentally, causing something within it to begin singing a corny toddler’s song. “Move closer together,” I said. My mom and daughter started to take their pl...

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“Rising Wind” by J.C. Vayda

Submitted to Contest #197

The wind whipped across the surface of the ocean, and the waves crashed upon the rigid rocks of the bluff down below. The tree line that was standing tall behind him cut off the rest of the world, and they swayed like a recently closed stage curtain after a long play. Nobody stood up and applauded. Nobody laughed. There would be no congratulations. There would be no reward. Instead, there would be only silence, sorrow, ...

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“My New Friend Is A Dragon” by J.C. Vayda

Submitted to Contest #185

There once was a small and humble village located on the far corners of the world in the land of Navenon. It was a quaint little place, unlike the large and thriving city that lay just passed two mountains, a great lake, and a rolling hill. They were hunter-gatherers. They fought with swords and shields. They hunted with bows and arrows. They drank mead for thirst and ate boar for appetite. Though the village was poor, ...

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“Annexation Night” by J.C. Vayda

Submitted to Contest #184

It was New Year’s Eve, and the night was clear of clouds, letting the stars and moon light up the sky and the earth below. The year was 2023, and the clock read 11:55 pm. Everyone began to gather in the living room. The television was on, broadcasting the New York City ball drop. All the Pop bands had played their set and all the most famous celebrities of the time made their appearance. Champagne bottles began getting passed around. They were bought illegally. Jack had a fake ID, which made him probably the coolest guy at the party.<...

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“A Very Old Christmas Carol – A Holiday Tale” by J.C. Vayda

Submitted to Contest #178

On the days leading up to Christmas, Lily, a sweet little ten-year-old girl, was sad. Though she ate and though she played, something was missing. That something was her beloved dog, Chimney. She loved Chimney. They were inseparable. That was until Chimney fell ill earlier that year and passed away at the age of two. Chimney’s third birthday would’ve been on Christmas Day. As a way to try and lift her spirit, Li...

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“Old Friends and Bad Guys” by J.C. Vayda

Submitted to Contest #174

Old Friends and Bad Guys A SWAT team was seen stacking up alongside a brick wall outside an unfinished and abandoned warehouse. There were five members, four of whom were veterans, and one was a new guy. There always had to be a new guy, right? He had been a police officer for several years, but finally, after multiple attempts, he was pick...

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Author bio

J.C. Vayda is a Huntsville, AL native. He enjoys reading, writing, and being an uncle. He enjoys Horror, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller novels. Even more so when it's storming late at night, and at every turn of the page, the thunder from outside shakes the house, causing the lights to flicker. You can visit my author pages by following the links below: -Amazon Author Page- https://www.amazon.com/author/j.c.vayda -Reedsy Prompt Story Page- https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/author/j-c-vayda/ -Facebook Author Page- https://www.facebook.com/J.C.Vayda -Instagram Author Page- https://www.instagram.com/jc_vayda_writer/ -Author Youtube Page- https://www.youtube.com/@JC_Vayda