Matthew Gordon

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Dec, 2023

Stories (4)

4 Stories

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“Dinosaur Love” by Matthew Gordon

Derrick, having recently lost his parents, now works diligently cleaning out their house while deciding if he should follow them into oblivion. Derrick has always had a hard time connecting with people. His parents, Roger and Jeanne, were the only people he could ever relate with. Now they lie six feet underground, their lives forever changed by a drunk driver doing 94 in a 35. They were all killed instantly, Roger and Jeanne on their way home from Wednesday night bingo. Pushing Derrick to go outside his comfort...

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“Maldomir's Flame” by Matthew Gordon

Submitted to Contest #232

Maldomir stands tall, gazing into his fate. The dancing orange and yellow flames stare back, burning in a large bowl. Long have they been lit, for how many years, Maldomir can not say. Tasked with defending them, he has remained at their side for all that time. They will remain lit, until he draws his last breath. Compelled by the ancient magics, his will is not his own. A punishment for a life of crime. Damned to a black void, filled only with incompetent beasts and his protected flame for company....

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“Motor Maniac: Writer Wanted” by Matthew Gordon

Submitted to Contest #230

Today, Doug is hoping to land the job of his dreams that he never expected. Sitting at an ornate desk in front of Mr. Whitmer, Doug finds himself on edge. Under the desk sweaty hands grip blue jeans, holding tight. Doug knows he’s under qualified, but he applied anyway, and got the interview! A writer for a large magazine, Motor Maniac. This job would set him and his family up, and allow them to raise their new child the way they want. Enough money, time after work and working from home. His current job with Mr....

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“The Journey” by Matthew Gordon

Submitted to Contest #227

From the author: Recently I have found out about near death experiences through people’s stories they have shared. This story is written based off the stories of these individuals, and my interpretation of their stories from their near death experience. Hope you like it!Story: Whispers of the past begin flowing like in the days of old, as you hear a far away voice call out to you… something long forgotten, but still there. So long it has been, since you’ve last been awake. The warmth of this place flows through you, and the feeling...

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Author bio

Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.