Martin Maynard

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Feb, 2024

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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 essence of a beacon of constancy in the tumultuous dance of nature. For years, I had been the keeper of this lighthouse. A job ve...

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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 well, with a wish on their breath. While many doubted the miraculous claims, there were just as many who wholeheartedly believed. They were seen casting their silver and gold ...

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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 flowers nor of fruits, but the hard, crystalline beauty of minerals and gems, each a masterpiece sculpted by the unseen hand of natur...

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Author bio

Martin is a former English professor and Learning and Development professional. He has been called an amazing father by two little people and a very nice person by some random person on the street.