Kenneth Johnson

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Sep, 2019

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“Conquering Dragons” by Kenneth Johnson

Submitted to Contest #9

Though it was a warm day, Jeffery felt a chill as the wind gusted. â€ťYou can do anything you set your mind too!” His brother’s words circled his mind. He grabbed them and focused on their meaning.“Yes, I can!” He reached upward, straining.“A little more to the right,” Frank’s guiding words whispered in his ear.Jeff stretched until his fingertips found the small ledge. He carefully shifted his weight and raised his left foot. Finding a solid purchase, he pulled himself up another foot.The wind danced in and out of the fissures, playi...

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“Show, Don't Tell” by Kenneth Johnson

Submitted to Contest #9

Jonathon slowed the Lexus to a crawl as he drove down the narrow parking lane. He had learned the hard way to be prepared for the unexpected. He pulled into the slot marked “Reserved for Dr. Jonathon Spellman, Ph.D., Chairman, Ethics Department.” Glancing into the rearview mirror, he locked eyes with his reflection, watching the blue eyes in the mirror narrow. “I know, I know. Ethics is about truthfulness but where do you draw the line? “He walked across the campus to the lecture hall. Several students waved and greeted him with “Good Mornin...

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Author bio

My name is Ken and I'm a Virginian (by choice) and an optimist (by nature). I believe that a day without laughter is a day wasted. I welcome you to read, comment, and critique with the hope that, above all, you'll enjoy.