John Jones

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2023

Stories (5)

5 Stories

116 karma pts

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“Jumping” by John Jones

Submitted to Contest #196

In the vastness of time, space, and reality, unusual things sometimes happen. Call them portals to other realities or maybe a hiccup in quantum space-time or possibly a powerful being with a sense of humor decides to have some fun with us. Whatever the reason, it happened. Just ask Greg Schank. Greg Schank walked out of the car dealership with a huge grin.&nbs...

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“Prompts” by John Jones

Submitted to Contest #194

"How many likes have you gotten on your latest Prompts story? I've got 10 already." "Must be nice for you. For me, not so much. You can't get likes until they post your story." "You're kidding, they haven't approved it yet? It's Tuesday." "Tell me about it. You always seem to get yours approved early. This i...

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“The Broken Boy” by John Jones

Submitted to Contest #192

Anna had just put a cool cloth on his forehead when she saw her grandson's eyes flicker open. "There's my guy," she said, looking down at him with a smile. "It happened again, didn't it Gram?" "Shhh sweetie, just lay quiet." "Why does my head hurt?" nine-year-old Sam asked. ...

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“The Band” by John Jones

Submitted to Contest #190

The gravel crunched under his boots as Tucker Howard crossed the parking lot. At least he thought it was as there were no vehicles parked anywhere. Stopping to read the sign on the building which said, Halfway There Bar & Grill, he admired the attractive structure. The front of the building was made of stone with polished, wooden steps leading up to the doors. Large wood beams extended out from the front supporting a high peaked, slate tile roof. Rocking chairs were scatt...

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“Me and Hector” by John Jones

Submitted to Contest #189

It was so terribly cold, snow was falling, and it was almost dark. It wasn't supposed to be that way when Hector and I started our hike. While the cold was starting to bother me, Hector probably thought it was paradise. For Alaskan Malamutes, the colder the better. Mals are big dogs and Hector was on the large side of big. Look, Hector is not the sharpest knife in the drawer. Mals were bred to pull heavy loads so brainpower wasn't a requirement, but he is a damn good dog and friend.&nb...

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Author bio

I have a passion for writing, woodworking, and traveling. I am the author of six self-published novels and short story compilations. They are available on Amazon: Aftermath On the Sharp End The Broken Boy A Bead on the Necklace of Time Roll me Away The Lady and the Gragantuans All can be found on my author's page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/John-Jones/author/B08B2MPWWD?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true