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The Thin Line.
He cut another line. So thin, it was more burn than sweet. He adjusted his collar, itchy with sweat and straightened his black tie. The toilet stall...
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Steelie 17
Von Stehle breathes the sooty air, which carries the coldness of the Alps. He considers how to answer the boy in a way in which he might understand...
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Steelie 16
The snow softens and covers their tracks. He squeezes the boy’s shoulder. The russet flame of a fox. Its snout points in their direction, sniffing...
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Steelie 15
The muffled rumble of trains arriving and departing, the continued hiss of steam escaping from locomotives follow them. Echoing announcements...
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forget me not
Limb by limb they say In that ordinary way Heart, diabetes and lack of breath That means death Best keep yakking in that slow way So you won’t wander...
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Well. Dunbarton Rock was just
Posted on Sat, 11 Jul 2026
Well. Dunbarton Rock was just a resting place for their foraging. Let's hope the England defence gets Harrlanded.
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cats know the score, but
Posted on Wed, 08 Jul 2026
cats know the score, but beaten by a younger pup and new tech. He had little chance of winning a losing battle.
Read full commentPosted in The Way We Heard - Dog Days are Over
Lots of give and much take. A
Posted on Fri, 10 Jul 2026
Lots of give and much take. A head of the great game.
Read full commentPosted in Tell them I am Queen now - a short story
I couldn't tell a 12 bar from
Posted on Sat, 11 Jul 2026
I couldn't tell a 12 bar from a guitar, but it's got a beat about it and good to know the pub, you will go.
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welll, that's the best
Posted on Fri, 10 Jul 2026
welll, that's the best turnaround since Harry Kane popped up in the box. A hex on him.
Read full commentPosted in Prophesy: The Immortal Witch (28)
I'm not musical, the words do
Posted on Mon, 06 Jul 2026
I'm not musical, the words do the work, do the singing.
Read full commentPosted in Rhapsody in G Minor
I always carry a hidden
Posted on Sun, 05 Jul 2026
I always carry a hidden pentagram, insert, in case I need it. I've taken some words out. Mucked them about a bit. Take some more out if you like. No bother.
Read full commentPosted in The Way We Heard. Love Was All Around Us and so was PTSD.
cheers, doll.
Posted on Fri, 03 Jul 2026
cheers, doll.
Read full commentPosted in The Way We Heard. Love Was All Around Us Too.
great start. you've got me
Posted on Sun, 05 Jul 2026
great start. you've got me hooked.
Read full commentPosted in No Forwarding Address - Part One
I'd say the American
Posted on Sat, 04 Jul 2026
I'd say the American President sucks...that's no lie.
Read full commentPosted in 250 Years of Independence
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