Author: Kade Kessler

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Author: Kade Kessler

Battle of the Bulges
May 30, 2020 NYCM Contest, Short Story Kade Kessler

This story was written as an entry in the 2013 NYCMidnight Flash Fiction Contest. I had weekend to write a <1,000 word story with the following prompts: Genre = Comedy // Location = Opera House // Item = Tennis Ball * * * “Damn contraption…” Harold mumbled to himself. He pushed the metal walker up

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To See The Light
May 29, 2020 NYCM Contest, Short Story Kade Kessler

This story was written as an entry in the 2012 NYCMidnight Short Story Contest. I had week to write a <2,500 word story with the following prompts: Genre = Fantasy // Subject = An Attack // Character = A Singer * * * It was night.  It was always night. A swarm of black approached

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The Lie
May 28, 2020 NYCM Contest, Short Story Kade Kessler

This story was written as an entry in the 2011 NYCMidnight Flash Fiction Contest. I had 2 days to write a <1,000 word story with the following prompts: Genre = Mystery // Location = Horse Stable // Object = Bouquet of Flowers * * * “Watson! I think I found something!” The chocolate blood hound

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Blood of Demons
May 27, 2020 NYCM Contest, Short Story Kade Kessler

This story was written as an entry in the 2013 NYCMidnight Flash Fiction Contest. I had 2 days to write a <1,000 word story with the following prompts: Genre = Mystery // Location = Airplane // Object = DVD * * * The little red recording dot flashed in the corner of Tom’s video camera

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Altruist
May 26, 2020 NYCM Contest, Short Story Kade Kessler

This story was written as an entry in the 2016 NYCMidnight Flash Fiction Contest. I had 2 days to write a <1,000 word story with the following prompts: Genre = Fantasy // Location = Cotton Plantation // Object = Mustard * * * Tiny white clouds of cotton rise up from their stalks around me

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The Cube
May 25, 2020 NYCM Contest, Short Story Kade Kessler

This story was written as an entry in the 2014 NYCMidnight Short Story Contest. I had 7 days to write a <2,500 word story with the following prompts: Genre = Fantasy // Subject = Mathematics // Character = Professional Athlete * * * I watch Subject 309734 through the foot-thick glass. I’ve named him Bob.

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First Post – Welcome!
May 21, 2020 Writing Journey Kade Kessler

Hello and welcome to my new website! The goal of this site is primarily to share the progress of my current fantasy novel. It will be published serially for free here as I write the first draft. I am always happy to receive feedback from readers, so feel free to comment on the chapters as

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