Christopher M. Kelly
Bio
I seek to inspire, to be the updraft to equip those around me to soar. In my stories and writings, my goal is to connect people to new ideas and vistas of conceptualization - for practical solutioning as well as for fantastical imagining.
Stories (4)
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The Roast Chef
There was kid who wanted to cook roasts. He saw his mother and grandfather in their kitchens and admired their skill, as well as their craft. He became an afficionado for roasts that cooked all day or smoked over the weekend, and he longed to be able to make his own to share someday.
By Christopher M. Kelly4 months ago in Fiction
The Fish in the Woods
There once was a little fish who did not know how well she could swim. She and her family had a vital job of using their snouts to push pebbles around. They kept the bottom of the stream clear, ensuring deeper channels, helping their river keep flowing. The stream flowed through a wide field and was wide itself, but shallow. She was often told that fast swimmers were lazy wanderers and not to be trusted. But as she grew, the fish started to realize that she hated pushing stones and dreamed of something more.
By Christopher M. Kelly4 months ago in Fiction
Into the Dark
I prefer the dark. They are afraid of what they might not see, I feel hidden and safe, knowing the darker it gets, the less likely I will be seen. That and my deformities do not become a topic of conversation in inky darkness. Not that I am embarrassed, I have come to appreciate my unique appearance and somewhat enjoy the initial shock when I come into the light. But I hate retelling the story over and over – that was a fire hotter than any I could have imagined, and remembering it brings ghost pains and sensations to my now nerve-dead limbs and face.
By Christopher M. Kelly3 years ago in Fiction
Veil of Dragons
There weren’t always dragons in the valley. Admittedly, a great opening salvo. That should set things up nicely. She even had a fantastic riff on the vielle to go along. But like so many one-liners before, this was stuck in her head and she couldn't get past it.
By Christopher M. Kelly4 years ago in Fiction
