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Float Downstream.....

By Penny4athought on Sat, 31 May 2025

Where the restless mind wanders are untried adventures fantasy and mystery in uncharted landscapes Illuminated by sparks of intrigue just beyond the...

Spiritual

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J. C. Jones V - Let us Eat

By hudsonmoon on Sat, 31 May 2025

“Oh, no, no, no, not this time,” said J. C. “Everyone! Get yourselves to the other side of the table. Mary? You slide closer to me. Judas? Front and...

Humour

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Fraction too much fiction

By Itane Vero on Sat, 31 May 2025

The moment I discover his figure among the former students and teachers; it is as if a piece of rusty barbed wire is being dragged along my...

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Flamebearer

By Jessiibear on Fri, 30 May 2025

(for those who walk both worlds) Some glide in light— barefoot through fields, faces bathed in sun, never knowing the weight of shadows behind them...

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Carreg Samson

By Rhiannonw on Fri, 30 May 2025

north Pembrokeshire near Abercastle Carreg Samson (Samson’s stone) (– who else could have lifted it on to its throne?) A legend of a local Samson...

Nature

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The Patrolman - 24

By J. A. Stapleton on Fri, 30 May 2025

Mr. Slate dropped to the floor for his evening workout.

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McCalliog And His Hens

By Terrence Oblong on Fri, 30 May 2025

“ This story’s all about ducks ,” said Barclay. “ That’s right, ” I said . ” That’s my specialty , duck stories. I’m famed for it. ” “ But the title’...

Miscellaneous

Steelie 18

By celticman on Thu, 29 May 2025

Von Stehle finds himself whispering too. ‘What kind of help?’ ‘The usual kind of help a woman in my position needs.’ Brittleness and bitterness in...

Noir

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Entry 5 — Someone (no—Something) In The House

By Jessiibear on Thu, 29 May 2025

Journal of Isla Loren March 20 Location: Upstairs hallway outside the second bedroom Weather: Dark, thick like ink sealing the windows Time: 11:14 p...

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Sketching

By Frances Macaulay Forde on Thu, 29 May 2025

I sat myself down on a low stone wall, a semi-circle that splits St Mary’s Road in two. I'm just visiting Midleton, you understand... But I fancied a...

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What We Remember

By Caldwell on Thu, 29 May 2025

Lemon trees soaked in light. A herder calls. You sit amidst Spain’s cracked hills, in olive shade. No need to talk— we’ve heard your voice. Though...

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Tan Remembered Toes

By Turlough on Thu, 29 May 2025

Paddling in the River Dun, we’d laugh hysterically as the peaty waters made our white Antrim feet appear a shade of tan.

Autobiography

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A Night Out on Castle Street

By Ewan on Wed, 28 May 2025

What it says ...

Miscellaneous

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Xion Island Carrier: Chapter 15

By Sooz006 on Wed, 28 May 2025

I am filled with hatred. And the cold, exquisite pleasure of momentum. The map of bloodlines stretches across my laptop like a spiderweb. They are...

Crime

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Tasty Harvest

By Rhiannonw on Wed, 28 May 2025

Bush bursting with gooseberries … anticipation: but last year …

Nature

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Blue Whale On A Bed Of Nails

By jolono on Wed, 28 May 2025

I’ve been awake since 3.45 am. I got up to take a piss and then went back to bed. Big mistake, I should have got up, made a coffee and started the...

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A Victorian Lady's Memoirs Part Eight

By skinner_jennifer on Tue, 27 May 2025

We were brought together, recalling that I couldn't help gazing into Samuel's big blue eyes, this refined gentleman that I felt I'd known in another...