Kreig Durham

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jan, 2022

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“The Duel” by Kreig Durham

Submitted to Contest #153

In a dark alley surrounded by expensive high-rises, two men stood opposite each other. Both men held flintlock pistols, and both had vengeance in their eyes. They aimed at each other in silence. Neither wanted to pull the trigger, but both knew that one of them must. For years, the two men had been at odds, locked in a struggle against one another. But once upon a time, they had been friends.As children, Albert Hoffin and Charles McKay attended the same school, a magical academy for the offspring of the city’s elite. Lestrange’s Arcane Arts ...

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“Whisper of Hope” by Kreig Durham

Submitted to Contest #137

“Papa told us that he would catch up to us,” a little tawny mouse pup whined as the caravan of animals wound its way along the plains.“I know, Simon,” his mother replied to the child she carried, “But he has to take care of the village before he comes.”Another mouse pup, taller than Simon and with deep chestnut fur, sighed and sagged her shoulders, “Mama told you that six times already, Simon.”Simon huffed, shifting himself in his mother’s arms to look at his sister. He opened his mouth to argue back with her, but their mother cut in, “Simon...

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“A Message from the Stars” by Kreig Durham

Submitted to Contest #134

I, Reverand Genera lo’Motris of the Interplanetary Coalition, being of sound mind and body, do commit these collected records to the archive. Our star has mere days before its impending supernova consumes every planet, exterminating all life in this system. In hopes that our mistakes will not be made by others, we are launching the probe you now possess towards deep space. It contains the complete archives of our civilization. With these records, we hope that our legacy will survive and guide other peoples of the galaxy as they advance and g...

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“The Winter Hearth” by Kreig Durham

Submitted to Contest #129

The Winter Hearth Inn was a staple of the western slope. Thrill-seeking animals came from far and wide to test themselves on the rugged slopes of the Rocky Mountains, and the inn was well-known to all of them. After braving the snowy peaks, weary climbers often stayed at The Winter Hearth for a few days, enjoying the roaring fires, the hearty meals, and the peace and quiet that it provided. Harold, a stout mountain cottontail, worked diligently all spring and summer to prepare for the winter season and its slew of hikers and adventurers. For...

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Author bio

I'm a web developer by day, aspiring author by night. Fantasy and sci-fi are my jam, but I like to branch out sometimes. Read all of my writing at kreig.substack.com