Peter Alexander James

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Oct, 2020

Stories (4)

4 Stories

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“Moonlight over the Mediterranean ” by Peter Alexander James

I’ve called this story Moonlight over the Mediterranean as the moon was present throughout it all, a third party in a love affair to which I’ll compare all other loves. A love affair that ended as abruptly as it started. You appeared and disappeared, vanished like you never existed. Though I question your existence, whatever happened that night changed me. So, dea...

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“Picture the Past” by Peter Alexander James

Submitted to Contest #103

I can’t remember what I was looking for in the basement, but I’ll never forget what I found. It was in the jumble box; you know the one. There are boxes with books marked BOOKS, boxes of DVDs marked DVD’S and that one box full of emotional valuable rubbish, toys and silly souvenirs marked JUMBLE BOX. Under a plastic Big Ben and a participation trophy was the shimmering back side of a polaroid pho...

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“Away from Home” by Peter Alexander James

Submitted to Contest #77

The old wooden cabin bathed in a warm golden glow after Tim lit the last candle. The frosty blue light from the heavily falling snow outside was held at bay by the warm radiance coming from the candlelight and the crackling fireplace. A smile stretched over Tim’s lips only to be wiped away by Penelope pouring another glass of wine in the kitchen. As Tim walked over to the cupboard, he was about to say something, but swallowed it for the peace to continue. She emptied her glass an...

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“The Fight” by Peter Alexander James

Submitted to Contest #63

By the time I stepped outside, the leaves were on fire, the warm colours whirled and scattered in the autumn breeze. Walking through them, I tried to catch one and as my hand closed, a gust of wind would pull them from my grasp. Shouts and cheers stole my attention, the boys had gathered in the schoolyard to watch the big fight. I approached the crowd; the smaller boys were at the back standing o...

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Author bio

Peter Alexander James was born in Hull, Yorkshire, but grew up in Denmark. Peter graduated from University with a degree in screenwriting and a masters in Media Science. He has since written and produced three award winning films. Peter has written and published a short story and a prose poem. Besides from writing, Peter teaches kids and youths from all walks of life the basics of storytelling. Follow him on Instagram at @peteralexanderjames