Anthony R. Wilbourne

Biography

I've been writing and creating for as long as I can remember. As an adult, I earned two Associate degrees, worked as a Web Publisher and launched a website called 1613 Enterprises--among other things. As a child, I won many awards--such as 1st place in high school, 2nd place in a regional art show and Editor's Choice in college. In life, I've been a kind of cowboy--trying this, that or the other. Although it's led me down some dark paths, I'm honored to have experienced the things I had. They've helped me realize what I really want. As a writer, I try and channel the same attributes into my characters--which are often flawed but courageous people who learn from their mistakes and ultimately become stronger, better individuals.

Books

The Legend of the Gym Teacher + Jogging
Series: The Book of Lost Urban Legends, Book 2. Price: Free! Words: 9,910. Language: English. Originally Published: January 2, 2024 by 1613 Productions. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - multi-author, Fiction » Fairy tales, Fiction » Coming of age, Fiction » Humor & comedy » Satire, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense
THE LEGEND OF THE GYM TEACHER: While hiding behind the bleachers, a student discovers a strange message about his gym teacher. After he's punished for skipping class, the student writes a different message someplace else. Will he suffer the consequences? This story is the second in a series of lost urban legends. JOGGING: A woman, after jogging, visits a local hospital. While there, she meets a...
Faster Reacting Toys
Price: Free! Words: 62,080. Language: English. Originally Published: August 10, 2020 by 1613 Productions. Categories: Fiction, Fiction » Adventure, Fiction » Visionary & metaphysical, Fiction » Science fiction » General, Fiction » Science fiction » Utopias & dystopias
A new cell phone, which does everything an ordinary phone can do and many things it can't do, has entered the valley town of Clery. It's called the Pseudopod. Everybody who's anybody is getting one--including Dane Freitag. Within a week, he discovers that the Pseudopods may be influencing people in disturbing, frightening ways. That the devices may be responsible for changes in people's speech...
The Legend of the Apartment Invaded + Praise
Series: The Book of Lost Urban Legends, Book 1. Price: Free! Words: 6,980. Language: English. Originally Published: March 7, 2016 by 1613 Productions. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - multi-author, Fiction » Urban, Fiction » Fairy tales, Fiction » Coming of age, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense
THE LEGEND OF THE APARTMENT INVADED: A woman returns home to a disturbance by her neighbor. While trying to settle in, she not only discovers that he's throwing a wild party but also that her apartment isn't quite the way she left it. Could her neighbor be responsible? This story is the first in a series of lost urban legends. PRAISE: A young man attends a church service, run by the shelter at...