Mark James

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2020

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“There Shall Be Light” by Mark James

Submitted to Contest #138

A pool of blood formed as it spilled from the fresh wound on the side of Mika’s head. The sun was beginning to set on the Western horizon, off the coast of Anesh, sinking rapidly into the ocean. “I tried,” he thought. “I hope I’m remembered at least for that much.” The pain in his head was searing. He commanded his body to get up, to move, but it wouldn’t respond. His strength to continue his quest was ...

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“Smiles from the Past” by Mark James

Submitted to Contest #137

Smiles from the Past“Have you closed out the account yet Bob?” Veronica said, her face tightening around her lips as she firmly pushed her glasses higher onto her nose. “No Ma’am, but it’s close. I’m projecting that by next Wednesday it–”. “I don’t want to hear excuses,” Veronica cut him off. “I told you I wanted that job closed by today. If you can’t get it done I’ll assign someone else. Do you understand?” Veronica said. “Yes Ma’am, I’ll get it done,” the marketing director said and quickly exit...

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“Where is She?” by Mark James

Submitted to Contest #134

Author's Note: Contains Sensitive Content - Sexual Assault and Suicide/Self-Harm Ben looked through moist eyes out his fifth-floor apartment window in Brookhaven. Tears streamed slowly down his face as he sipped his morning coffee. He couldn’t stop the tears. They came all too easy these days, and he knew he shouldn’t try to stop them. “It’s natural and what I need to do,” he told himse...

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Author bio

I'm a Mechanical Engineer working in aerospace by day and a fiction writer by night. I'm using the the short story arena to get the experience for writing that first novel. My preferred genre is Fantasy and perhaps a bit of Sci-Fi. I have lived in the mid West most of my adult life, but grew up moving around a lot as an Army Brat. My day job requires me to travel occasionally. I've visited a few other European countries for work and some Caribbean islands for Scuba Diving.