James Bowling

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Aug, 2023

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“What Was Borrowed, Returned” by James Bowling

Submitted to Contest #211

Warm red flames danced as if alive; tiny little elementals given life by the burning fire, wisps of orange and red and yellow entwined and flickering happily without a care in the world. Ezra looked on from a comfortable chair near the stone fireplace and wondered to himself thoughtfully what the flames burning in the hearth would have to say if they had voices that he could understand. Would they be pleased to be alive on this cool summer night while they caroused on the heavy logs that gave them life, or wou...

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“Midas Touch” by James Bowling

Submitted to Contest #209

"Don't suppose you're from around here. You come for the bluegrass jamboree?" The gas station attendant gave his scruffy chin a thoughtful scratch and looked over the man on the other side of the counter with the curiosity of someone not used to seeing new people. Being average height and build, the man's appearance was not distinctive in any particular way but it was plain by his clothing and manner that he was not a local. Shaking his head in answer to the question, Matt smiled slightly. "I'm not much for...

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