William Nielsen

Author on Reedsy Prompts since May, 2022

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2 Stories

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“Almost a Year” by William Nielsen

Submitted to Contest #146

Sensitive content warning: reference to self-harm and suicide, reference to alcohol/substance abuse. Paige sat herself down on the rocky riverbank. Her legs dangled over the edge, swinging idle over the torrent of water flowing by, and by, and by… The sun had been making its slow descent, teetering down to dance along the horizon, the evening stretched out for a near-impossible number of hours by the northern latitude. Ducks splashed in the river, diving and rising to break through the water’s surface. A loon called in the distance, its ...

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“1822, 1851, 1885” by William Nielsen

Submitted to Contest #145

Sensitive content: mild reference to violence, trauma.Good stone streets, good stone buildings. Not far off from the proper French cities home across the ocean. The wind whistled down the Saint Lawrence, carrying the sickly-sweet city scent along with it. The late summer sun shone bright, providing a comfortable afternoon heat. Shouts and clamor from the port echoed behind Denis, the ship that carried him from his old life now docked and still.He took in the sights, legs adjusting to solid ground again. He prayed as he walked, giving thanks ...

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Author bio

27. Saskatchewan born, Manitoba raised. French Métis/Danish descent; the joys of Canada. I've a loving wife and son to spend my days with. Sci-fi/fantasy is my go-to, though all works and genres have something to offer. Life in the North is well worth it. Stop by and check it out sometime.