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Always On My Mind
My girlfriend was murdered by her family
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Ghost Village
A man returns to the scene of a childhood tragedy
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Angels Throwing Stones
A theological fantasy, inspired by Natalia Goncharova
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Cow’s Skull with Calico Roses
A man watches his wife stage a mysterious ritual in the New Mexico desert. Inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe
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Mr Bishop
An old teacher, the word of Jesus, and a longstanding grudge
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Tantalising images, and I
Posted on Sat, 21 Jan 2023
Tantalising images, and I like the nod to Edgar Allen Poe.
Read full commentPosted in Welkin Spirit
Intriguing images ....
Posted on Sun, 15 Jan 2023
... and a mysterious ring to it, but also a hint of something uplifting at the end. Good one Laurie.
Read full commentPosted in The bridge of Sante Fe
Made me smile
Posted on Wed, 28 Dec 2022
Wetherspoons ... great place for a first date.
Read full commentPosted in The Tinder Date (Tinder is the night)
Short, bitter sweet and very
Posted on Sun, 11 Dec 2022
Short, bitter sweet and very powerful. I think you convey all the emotions in this with great skill.
Read full commentPosted in May you live all the days of your life
15?
Posted on Wed, 23 Nov 2022
I think there's valid scope for argument as to how that young woman truly feels about what she did a few years ago. I don't have a position on that; like most people I'm too far detachjed to really know her state of mind. But the fact remains...
Read full commentPosted in Fifteen.
Good one Laurie
Posted on Fri, 04 Nov 2022
I love the sense of defiance against the inevitable in the final stanza.
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Good one Ewan
Posted on Sun, 06 Nov 2022
Assuming this is written from a perspective of around 20+ years ago, as references suggest World War One and it mentions the ex-soldier's centenary. Good in conveying a lot through a handful of vivid images.
Read full commentPosted in On Ainley Top Looking Down
Short, simple, sweet.
Posted on Sun, 06 Nov 2022
Short, simple, sweet. And I like the sly joke line about flames and hot coals.
Read full commentPosted in On A Cold Night
Good story
Posted on Sun, 03 Jul 2022
Generally I'm not into fantasy but this one held me throughout.
Read full commentPosted in Ebreon
A damn good story
Posted on Sun, 17 Apr 2022
I like the way you build up a sense of intrigue to reveal something quite remarkable about the character; and the reaction of his daughter is a lovely touch that takes it out on a high note.
Well done Jane.
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