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The Edge of Heaven

By marandina on Tue, 07 Feb 2023

The Edge of Heaven Someone once told me that love can transcend time and maybe even defeat death itself. I don’t know about that but as the future...
Science fiction
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Eric the Viking

By marandina on Thu, 26 Jan 2023

Well here it is, post 150. Never thought I would make it this far. This is a rewritten story. Hopefully, this is tighter. Based on a true story (but...
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A View of the Hudson

By marandina on Tue, 24 Jan 2023

A View of the Hudson He drinks a Styrofoam coffee at sunset on the roof of the world, indigo skies turn amber, over tall, grey buildings, Macy’s in...
Romance
Poem
Certificate U
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The Great and Secret Show

By marandina on Tue, 17 Jan 2023

The Great and Secret Show She says let me show you a secret and takes me by the trusting hand, we sweep over upland meadows, mossy dew kissing...
Nature
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Certificate U
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Why Does It Always Rain In Graveyards?

By marandina on Sun, 08 Jan 2023

Some believe that love can transcend time Why does it always rain in graveyards? Why does it always rain in graveyards? Of course, the reality is...
Drama
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Certificate 15
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A killer finale, Hilary. A

Posted on Wed, 23 Jul 2025

A killer finale, Hilary. A den of vice at the centre of a covert operation. 

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"Let me escape this phoney

Posted on Mon, 21 Jul 2025

"Let me escape this phoney nation, perhaps to Canada where people still seem to know what’s in the real news, or Denmark and Greenland." Maybe sums the States up at the mo. Bizarre beyond words. 

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Put me in mind of "North by

Posted on Tue, 22 Jul 2025

Put me in mind of North by NorthWest with Cary Grant et al. An Alfred Hitchcock thriller. Looking forward to the next instalment. 

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"A childhood traded for all

Posted on Sat, 12 Jul 2025

"A childhood traded for all that was lost.." So poignant and sad.

That's a powerful poem and an important social comment.

Child carers must have the weight of the world on their shoulders and deserve so much more support and...

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'It was fun looking down at

Posted on Fri, 18 Jul 2025

'It was fun looking down at the wriggley Wye
from the top of the drop – we were way up high..'

A highly visual poem and skilfully done as you have referenced the walk from the child's point of view. We easily forget the mismatch...

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Wonderfully surreal and

Posted on Tue, 15 Jul 2025

Wonderfully surreal and suitably wicked.

This is today's Facebook, X/Twitter and BlueSky Pick of the Day.

I've added a pic to promote your work on social media. Just let me know of you prefer to use something else.

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Intriguing stuff.

Posted on Mon, 14 Jul 2025

Intriguing stuff.

There are so many places you could do with this story.

Looking forward to reading more!

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Time to start your own book

Posted on Tue, 15 Jul 2025

Time to start your own book podcast, Di :)

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I'll have a look, Di.

Posted on Tue, 15 Jul 2025

I'll have a look, Di.

"It was fine mum.." is a reply to "How was the trip?"

I've now italicised semi-wilderness as a signpost so the reference is clearer. 

The cottage is based on a real property on Brean Beach which...

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"Can you die inside a dream?

Posted on Thu, 10 Jul 2025

"Can you die inside a dream?

And will you be found

inside the layers of a tiger’s bite?"

Supposedly you can. Best not to test the theory.

That's a miasma of thoughts and feelings captured within the lines of this poem...

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