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The Net Caster (Part Eight)
I began to shake. The room rippled round me and the options of weeping or going to sleep vied for my attention. Was I a murderer, or just a thief?
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The Net Caster (Part Seven)
I slid into the mob. Their eyes darted instantly to my face, scanning my forehad, seeking any trace of an Irrevocable Tattoo.
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The Net Caster (Part Six)
I saw them then, the gold uniformed officers, marshalling the crowd, herding it down the boulevard towards me.
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The Net Caster (Part Five)
Under Cytherea's two suns, the talking taxi was taking me to a destination I knew nothing of.
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The Net Caster (Part Four)
Was Hamish Mansoorian alive or dead? And who had purchased his soul?
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I am certainly with your
Posted on Wed, 30 Oct 2024
I am certainly with your narrator here! Who wants to live forever?
A delicious bit of spooky to usher in Halloween (Usher pun totally unintended). That's a cracking image at the end, with the lights of the city reaching out. Thanks for an...
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As one who has just
Posted on Wed, 09 Oct 2024
As one who has just celebrated her seventieth, I can very much relate to this. But how can it be that, at the same time, I'm still waiting to grow up? One of the great mysteries of life!
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You manage the difficult feat
Posted on Fri, 11 Oct 2024
You manage the difficult feat of bringing the every day details to life without ever losing sight of the emotion underpinning it all. A completely beautiful day, something to be treasured. A pleasure to read, and I'm sure I won't be the only...
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Pick of the Day
Posted on Fri, 27 Sep 2024
Sharply observant, and capturing something of the national mood, this is our Facebook and X Pick of the Day!
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Congratulations on your
Posted on Fri, 27 Sep 2024
Congratulations on your retirement! I never had a career, just a succession of unexpected happenings along the way, but it means there's a few weird stories to recount. I very much look forward to reading some of yours!
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Pick of the Day
Posted on Sat, 21 Sep 2024
This is a joy to read, Jenny, and the video is amazing! And so, obviously, it's our Facebook and X Pick of the Day!
I tried to find a picture that would echo the wonderful video, but none of the fireflies in woodland ones showed up...
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I'm a latecomer to this, but
Posted on Tue, 17 Sep 2024
I'm a latecomer to this, but it's such a beautiful piece, Lena. The last line is perfect. This one will stay with me.
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I think King Starmer is
Posted on Sat, 21 Sep 2024
I think King Starmer is facing all sorts of dragons in Liverpool this week. I have been determined to avoid any rush to judgement because we're still in the very early days, but so far, Alfred, the benefits of my doubt are heading the same way as...
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It's always such a pleasure
Posted on Sun, 22 Sep 2024
It's always such a pleasure to come back to Willow's world. It's like seeing old friends again. I love the way you control this story, unfolding the characters and the narrative piece by piece so there is always something new to discover. Thank...
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A very good read. It reminded
Posted on Sat, 14 Sep 2024
A very good read. It reminded me of standing watching the runners come in at the end of the London marathon a few years ago, waiting for my daughter to finish. (She did!) It is indeed really uplifting to hear the crowd cheering for everyone. And...
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