Martin Maynard

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2024

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“Infernal Antics: Office Hours” by Martin Maynard

Submitted to Contest #243

Demon Range, also known as D. Range, tapped away at his keyboard, a mischievous glint in his eye as he crafted his latest response to an unsuspecting user. This user, like them all, thought he was given commands to an AI bot at ChatGPT. The unhinged D. Range relished knowing that the users on the other side would certainly not be using their computers to access AI if they knew who they really spoke with. The glow of Range’s screen created flickering shadows across his desk, cluttered with mementos of confusion and chaos."Ah, another satisfie...

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“A Delicate Balance” by Martin Maynard

Submitted to Contest #241

In the softly lit room that served as Dr. Leslie Harper's office, a space adorned with calming artwork and shelves filled with psychology texts, the first meeting was about to commence. Dr. Harper observed the young girl across from her. Emma, a sixteen-year-old child, with her carefully poised demeanor that seemed almost out of place in the youthful casualness of her jeans and sweater."Emma," Dr. Harper began, her voice imbued with the warmth that had comforted countless others before, "I understand this is a challenging time for you. Would...

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“The Keeper's Requiem” by Martin Maynard

Submitted to Contest #240

As I watched the storm gather, a sense of unease took hold. It was different from the usual respect I held for the sea's changing moods. The sky seemed to churn with a restless energy. The ever-changing cloud formations painted a foreboding picture over the horizon with each grotesque shape. The lighthouse, my solitary refuge and steadfast companion, stood tall against the encroaching gloom. Its light was the very essenc...

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“Felix's Fall” by Martin Maynard

Submitted to Contest #239

Felix’s FallMartin MaynardIt was raining coins, once again.The townsfolk of Prospera had a secret. The secret was the Well of Fortuna, an old well at the heart of the market square. A well dug many, many years ago, but hasn’t been used for water for almost as long. The townsfolk, according to the earliest written histories of the town, have been flipping coins into the...

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“In the Shade of the Gemstone Trees” by Martin Maynard

Submitted to Contest #239

In the Shade of the Gemstone TreesMartin MaynardEldric's sanctuary lay hidden in a valley shrouded by the dense embrace of the ancient forest, where the whispers of the earth spoke of mysteries to those who had the ear to hear it. This secluded garden, known to no soul but Eldric himself, was a marvel of the natural world, albeit one that defied all logic and reason. Here, the flora bore not the soft petals of...

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