Nex Barnes

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Sep, 2023

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“Dusk and Dawn” by Nex Barnes

The sky is a brilliant orange, the sun hanging low on the horizon. Streaks of purple and blue come from the opposite direction as night quickly approaches. The light creates long shadows on every surface making objects look distorted. Fluffy clouds roll high above me as I step out of my car. Another long day of work is finally over and I can relax into the night. My keys jingle in my hand as I fumble my belongings. The heels of my shoes click up the stone walkway with every step I take. Night insects start to come to life, chirping away wh...

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“The Wish” by Nex Barnes

Submitted to Contest #215

*Does Contain Death* A musty musk hits me first, before my eyes even open. The darkness surrounds me leaving me disoriented. The hair on the back of my neck stands straight up, pinging me with a sense of fear. My eyes open in search of familiarity, finding none. The room I've been transported to is nothing like home. The walls are burgundy and seem to emulate darkness, almost like an aura of danger. While the floor is soft and fuzzy like some sort of carpet, yet it squelches with every step. I turn myself around in a circle there’s no d...

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Author bio

I am a very hard working and ambitious person when it comes to my writing. I strive to get better everyday and do the best I can. I want to publish my books someday, hopefully sooner than later.