Jae-Lex Linsey

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2023

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“Not All Things That Go Wrong Have Sad Endings (The Curious Case Of Charleston And Clairy)” by Jae-Lex Linsey

Submitted to Contest #193

Have you ever had one of those days when things just don’t seem to be on your side? But when you look back with hindsight, the outcome was actually the best thing to have happened. They say that hindsight is a wonderful thing. Especially when it is life-changing or even life-saving! This was the case for Charleston and Clairy. Charleston Blakeley was an independently-minded man who always imagined and expected the worst outcomes. He would endeavour to always prepare for every outcome. But, invariably, the one he’d not considered would play...

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“It Pays To Look Down!” by Jae-Lex Linsey

Submitted to Contest #192

What's the most bizarre way to win the lottery? It's to look down and keep your eyes open! Let me explain what I mean. (This story is all, totally true – except, of course, for the bits I made up!)I discovered this thing called the Law of Attraction a few years ago. To be honest, part of me thought it was some kind of crazy woo-woo sh*t. But another part of me was intrigued. What if there were some legs to this idea? What kind of games could I play to try it out? And what if I could make some money, and stuff, along the way? I've always been...

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Author bio

Jae-Lex Linsey is a poet, writer and speaker. He has co-authored two poetry anthologies for charities; and published a book of his own poetry and a business book. Currently, he is writing his second business book and his debut novel. In addition to writing, he provides Public Speaking Mentoring and Creative Writing Coaching services.