Melvin Writes

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Mar, 2021

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“The Noble Heart” by Melvin Writes

Act IIn the picturesque city of Cardiopalia, where our narrative is situated, lived a man by the name of Melvinius, who was weak in build but aristocratic in manner. He was born under the Tetralogy of Fallot's curse, which brought with it both joy and sorrow. Though his heart beat discordantly, like a hazardous ticking time bomb, a brave heart beat inside that chest. It treads carefully on the thin edge between life and death.His infirmity kept him out of combat and athletics from the beginning. Melvinius watched, enviously, from a distance ...

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“The Final Game” by Melvin Writes

I had been waiting for this moment my entire life. My name is Nivlem Solaba, a grandmaster of chess, and today, I would face my greatest opponent in the final game of the World Chess Championship. Every move, every strategy, every sleepless night spent studying the ancient game had led me to this point. As a child, I found solace in the 64 squares of the chessboard. While other kids played outside, I was indoors, bent over my father's old wooden chess set. My father, a grandmaster himself, was my first teacher. He instilled in me a deep resp...

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“The Roar of the Crowd In the Stands” by Melvin Writes

The roar of the crowd was deafening as Mac took his seat in the stands of the grand stadium. It was the finals of the World Darts Championship, and the atmosphere was electric. Fans from all over the world had gathered to witness the clash of titans, but for Mac, this event held a deeper significance.As he settled into his seat, Mac's mind drifted back to his childhood. Born with a congenital heart defect, his early years were marked by hospital visits, medical tests, and a plethora of restrictions. His parents had known about his condition ...

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“Silver Linings” by Melvin Writes

Submitted to Contest #256

Chloe stood on the edge of the badminton court, her racket trembling in her hand. The crowd's roar echoed around her, but it felt distant, almost muted. The championship match was over, and she had lost. Her opponent's shuttlecock had landed just inside the line, securing the final point. Chloe had fought hard, poured her heart into every swing, every leap, but it wasn’t enough. She had come so close, but in the end, it was the silver medal that hung around her neck, not the gold.The final moments of the match replayed in Chloe's mind like a...

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“A Chance Encounter: Vino Tomatl's Journey to Love” by Melvin Writes

As the sun began to rise over the bustling city of Paris, Vino Tomatl found himself in a race against time. He had overslept, and now he had just three hours to make it to his job interview across town. With a sense of urgency gnawing at his insides, Vino hurried through the crowded streets, his mind consumed with thoughts of the opportunity slipping through his fingers.Lost in his own thoughts, Vino barely noticed the world around him. So it was no surprise when he collided with someone, sending both of them stumbling backward in surprise. ...

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Author bio

I've been writing stories since college, having your own journal though the contents is in my native language, I find it very satisfying to remember events that happened in your past life. A self proclaimed author, was a Financial & Healthcare Advisor, and a Father of 2 girls.