Kevin Logue

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2023

Stories (18)

18 Stories

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“Never alone” by Kevin Logue

Submitted to Contest #202

The villagers of Eastwind knew little of the man who lived in the mansion on the hill, only rumour. Some would tell you his generosity was second only to his irascible nature. Others might say his abrasive demeanor and cold heart warranted his self imposed isolation. The fact was, he simply didn't care what they thought, as long as they left him alone.Friends were for the weak. For those needing coddled, whose mummies smothered them as children, never letting them learn true independence. That was not Ezra Krook.No, he reveled in solitude, e...

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“Category Six” by Kevin Logue

Submitted to Contest #200

"Can you believe this? On today of all days too." Agents Mills shook his head and narrowed his dark eyes at me through the rearview mirror. To him I was little more than a nuisance, and I knew it. Just another rookie brought over to experience the human world before making my decision. "What?" The question sprayed from Agent Worth's overstuffed mouth, crumbs sprinkling the dashboard to Mills’ disgust. "I said, can you believe this?" He nodded back towards me. "Oh right, well we all have to start somewhere. You had a first day too, re...

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“The Parental Loop” by Kevin Logue

Submitted to Contest #200

I've heard the story before, countless times, but I don't stop her. It must run on repeat through her mind. A story of her youth, when everything somehow seemed simpler, even though soldiers roamed the streets, families were caught in riots, friends maimed or worse in rebel attacks. The good old days she calls them with a weak smile. Whatever was so good about them I've never asked. No point asking now.Turning to the open window next to her bed, her pinprick pupils search for a recognisable feature amongst the fresh cut lawns and towering pi...

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Author bio

Fantasy. No matter what it's the one genre I always return to. Grew up on Star Trek, X-men and Lord of the Rings. Came to writing later in life although I've always been artistic having explored a career as a comic artist.

Shortlisted 2 stories ⭐️

Contest #212
No longer at this address – read story
Contest #204
To whom it may concern – read story