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I have 619 stories published in
8 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 463292 times
and 390 of my stories have been cherry picked.
88 of my 3,159 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 99 votes
Richard McDonough
A dinosaur defying extiction.
My stories
Street Kid 1964
I was in a choke-hold, getting my face pulverized, when I saw my dad turn the corner and look. I was secretly relieved. Dad to the rescue. He’d break...
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Carry On, Richard
Maspeth, Queens, NYC 1967 We moved to the borough of Queens in 1967 when I was thirteen years old. It was the first time we lived in a house. An...
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Life and Death Under the Hudson
I didn’t know a wall could move that fast. One moment I’m riding along on my bicycle. The next moment my nine-year-old body is hitting the pavement;...
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The Sloucher - A Craven Danger Mystery
“Hey, Mr. Danger. Please! I need you to save me!” Little Joey Gains scooted under Craven Danger’s desk, locking himself in the fetal position. “Save...
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Craven Gets Bugged - A Craven Danger Mystery
“How can I help you?” said Craven Danger. The gentleman sitting across from Craven, squirmed in his seat and spat a dirty word across the desk. “...
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Simple don't come easy. I
Posted on Tue, 21 Apr 2015
Simple don't come easy. I love it, as well.
Rich
Read full commentPosted in moving in
Loved the opening line, Shawn
Posted on Fri, 10 Apr 2015
Loved the opening line, Shawn. It's true. I've also heard it gets stronger when it mends. Heard that in a Tom Waits tune. Not everyone sees the wounds behind the smile. I like that you do. Enjoyed this read., Shawan. Thanks.
Rich
Read full commentPosted in Train Wrecks
Hi, Elsie. Would you mind if
Posted on Tue, 29 Jul 2014
Hi, Elsie. Would you mind if I recorded this? I really liked what you've done with the lyrics. Always looking for something good to sing. And Hobo's Lullaby is a song I like to sing. Let me know.
Rich x
Read full commentPosted in Western -This machine kills fascists
This could not have been easy
Posted on Mon, 04 Aug 2014
This could not have been easy to write. Well done. Congrats on the pick of the day.
Rich
Read full commentPosted in Windows
Made me laugh, Tre or. Good
Posted on Sun, 13 Jul 2014
Made me laugh, Tre or. Good one.
spotted a couple of typos.
almost defining(deafening?)the quiet man
Read full comment"Oh you bet I do, (")
Rich
Posted in The Magnificent Fighting Pen
I'll never look at another
Posted on Thu, 17 Apr 2014
I'll never look at another cup of coffee in quite the same way. But I know how you feel and I liked this very much.
Rich
Read full commentPosted in Coffee (LOVE)
Looking forward to a second
Posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
Looking forward to a second helping, Albert. I'd like to see where you take this.
Rich
Read full commentPosted in I ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU - Part 1
Magic rainbursts, I like that
Posted on Mon, 03 Mar 2014
Magic rainbursts, I like that Elise. A mad race of words. I loved each and every one.
Rich
Read full commentPosted in Cheers to the Goddess of Goodsurprise
It was a fun post, Ace. Rich
Posted on Sun, 16 Feb 2014
It was a fun post, Ace.
Rich
Read full commentPosted in See A Psychiatrist
Great follow-up, Alex. Got to
Posted on Fri, 14 Feb 2014
Great follow-up, Alex. Got to me emotionally. Glad there's mote to come.
Rich
Read full commentPosted in Grandad's Party - Chapter 2 of 3
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