Nathanael Card

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Apr, 2024

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“Lost Death” by Nathanael Card

Submitted to Contest #249

Yeah, I’m Death. I know how that sounds, and trust me, this isn’t some emo crap, I really am Death itself. You may be wondering why I’m driving a rental sedan in the middle of nowhere, and yes, it’s just as embarrassing as you think. Apparently, a new soul is ready for pickup, but the problem is I can’t just magically pop up at someone’s deathbed and off them. I mean, come on, which would you rather see before you die: a cloaked skeleton with a sharp weapon standing over you, or an unsuspecting human? Sure, it’s a little extra work, but it’s...

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“A Tale of Two Cities” by Nathanael Card

Submitted to Contest #248

“Aghhhhh, more blastin’ nothin’!” The troll hurled the crumbling vase across the decaying chamber, shattering upon impact with the old bricks. The young man that sat behind him whipped around as soon as he heard the crash and clatter of the antique. “Delrik, those are ancient artifacts!” He said.“They’re rotten lumps o’ glass, Elias, that’s what they are!” Delrik grumbled, dusting his old tunic off. “You said we would find riches! Instead, we’re diggin’ through garbage!”“No, I said we might find riches,” Elias replied, “but you’ve ...

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“The Dive” by Nathanael Card

Submitted to Contest #247

“Ladies and gentlemen, we’re officially 36,000 feet below sea level, and the sub integrity is still holding.” Captain Jones adjusted the collar of his navy-blue uniform and surveyed the room before him: more circular than a typical twenty-first century sub, but not large enough to make you feel like you were on the bridge of a spaceship. However, the large viewport at the front of the room did give that feeling all the same. Still, though, it’s very impressive how sonar, missile control, and many other functions could be fitted into this one...

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