JC Uys

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Dec, 2020

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“On One Knee” by JC Uys

Submitted to Contest #73

Christmas Eve was the perfect night to propose, all I had to do was choose the right moment. I had multiple plans laid out throughout the evening. The first opportunity being sunset and the final one right at midnight. Come sunset, I would be waiting at the foot of Table Mountain. One of the best views you could find in South Africa. Lions Head to your left, the entire city to your right and the harbour with all the ships peaking out behind the buildings. I made sure to arrive early to find the perfect spot and as luck would have it I did ...

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“Hidden In Smoke” by JC Uys

Submitted to Contest #72

The grandfather clock had just started to chime through the silence of 3 AM, when hidden in smoke we find the source of the sound. At first glance, this appears to be the typical turn of the century clock.  It’s only when we take a closer look that we can discover the true uniqueness of the object. Throughout the city, you could find similar shaped wooden grandfather clocks, carefully crafted by hand. However, the shape would be the only way in which you could compare this particular object. Through tubes of clear glass, colourful liq...

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Author bio

A writer in various mediums and genres. I grew up in South Africa, spent a year in China after finishing my degree in Motion Picture Medium. I am currently living in France.