Cherrypicked stories
Impressions of South Korea: Work Ethic 1
"Whatever does not kill you makes you stronger." Nietzsche "You do not know what is enough until you know what is more than enough." Nietzsche (approximate quote)
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As good as it gets
love is as good as it gets
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It's All In The Mind
MW119 was developed as a chemical "cure" for the worst criminals, but are the results as perfect as they say?
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Clowning Around
Everyone loves a circus. Just realised this could serve as a response to the Cooperation IP although I've been working on it for a while.
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It's all at the...
IP 15/05/09
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Co-operation I.P.
This piece inspired by a chap I met in a nursing home (where my wife works). He was involved in a traffic accident that killed his only child/son on his 21st birthday..
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Matty - Part 7
Recap: David Lord has gone sailing with his daughter, leaving Philippa at home.
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CONFESSIONS OF A STROKE VICTIM non-fiction
As part of my stroke recovery plan, I find it necessary to follow a daily regimen by occupying my mind, and at the same time assist my body to a more complete recovery.
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The Point
We’ll begin this time with the atmosphere—I am too tired to consider the vastness beyond. But you say no , you are not pointing at that.
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At the End (The Poet’s Muse Rehearses for Their Final Parting)
An old one reworked, on being reminded of endings.
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Muhammad Dali
Bagatelle... Or not?
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Windows of Madness (part 7)
At last, Steven manages a few hours away from the unit, only to find that the outside world looks all too familiar. It's make or break with Kate...
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An Englishman Abroad
Over-rated things; words.
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Trilobite Hatstand – Revolutionary Poet, Playwright And Arc-Welder
Trilobite Hatstand - the almost legendary poet, playwright and arc-welder - first met Aorta Mammary-Swelling at the gates of the world-famous Tipton shipyards.
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Relationships, Fear, Airport Surprises
"I won't lie to you," I said "I haven't got any coffee. I don't even like the stuff. I only asked you up here for some because I wanted to have sex with you.
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Remembering Fountains Abbey
Written for a challenge at UKA, the prompt was a picture of a teddy bear
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SF. Pt. 15. Pink flamingos, swivel guns and batshit.
Oscar comes up with a plan of sorts.
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'Only God When he's Drunk'
"Don't you know there ain't no..' Tom Waits 'Heart Attack and Vine'
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Ninety-four Year Old Eyes
Grandpa Jose, my paternal grandfather, lives in our house. I go to his room every now and then to check on him and today I know he couldn't catch a glimpse of me.
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