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I have 202 stories published in
25 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 345124 times
and 263 of my stories have been cherry picked.
1217 of my 4,045 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 1231 votes
I am a Brummie living in Northampton who loves to write but gets distracted with other things. I enjoy horror/fantasy and anything that provokes original thought.
My literary heroes are Clive Barker, Stephen King, Edgar Allan Poe and HP Lovecraft. Everyone should read George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-four .
I have work published by AlienBuddha Press, Loft Books, BlackBough Poems, DarkWinter Literary Magazine and Paragraph Planet.
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My stories
Night Whispers
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Boris and the Curious Case of Brexit
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The Artist of Swanage Downs
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St Audrey's Bay Waterfall
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The Miracle of Maldon (Part Three of Three)
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Hi Jean. The journey
Posted on Mon, 06 Nov 2023
Hi Jean. The journey continues and you take us with you in your writing. It's a rollercoaster for sure and we are all rooting for you. You are one of the bravest people I know. Keep smiling and stay positive. Yes, definitely an inspiration. As...
Read full commentPosted in chemo 2 - session 2
"Fizzy fireworks, sparkling
Posted on Thu, 02 Nov 2023
"Fizzy fireworks, sparkling lights:
no fear here
of ghosts or bombs.."
The joy just jumps out of this poem. Perfect for this time of year. Just lovely, Rhiannon :)
Read full commentPosted in Firework party, a little early
Some interesting historical
Posted on Tue, 31 Oct 2023
Some interesting historical comparisons and interesting that these may be your own thoughts rather than rogue reporter - Alfred Muggins. Civilians are inevitably the innocent victims of war. We continue to hope for common sense to prevail.
Read full commentPosted in Civilians In War
All caught up again. It feels
Posted on Tue, 31 Oct 2023
All caught up again. It feels like the story is moving from comedic to exploring the emotional consequences of this scenario. That's a substantial well to tap into. Looking forward to reading more :)
Read full commentPosted in Parcel for you....Part 6
Still following, Penny. That
Posted on Mon, 30 Oct 2023
Still following, Penny. That's a cliffhanger last line. Looking forward to the next instalment :)
Read full commentPosted in "Willow's Missing Tail" 11
I'm glad I read it all. Just
Posted on Sat, 28 Oct 2023
I'm glad I read it all. Just perfect for Halloween. I do love Gothic horror and the older tales from the likes of Poe and Irving. Skilfully done, Penny.
Read full commentPosted in "Spirit of Sleepy Hollow on All Hallows Eve" Part 4 of 4
"...symbolic and transient
Posted on Mon, 30 Oct 2023
"...symbolic and transient
like sprinkling of fairy
dust on a magical dream."
Such moving notes at the end of the poem. A beautiful tribute to your parents. Nicely done, Jenny.
Read full commentPosted in Remembering
That's a powerful ending with
Posted on Tue, 31 Oct 2023
That's a powerful ending with your final stanza, Luigi. The meter and rhyme is very nicely done, of course. Expertly executed, sir.
Read full commentPosted in One Good Turn
"It is revenge!. No good
Posted on Sun, 29 Oct 2023
"It is revenge!. No good crops grow from bombs."
It feels like this above line links events in the East and the storms in your beautiful part of the world. Different magnitude, of course. Not sure where it will all end now that the genie...
Read full commentPosted in October 2023
Powerful words from Alfred.
Posted on Wed, 25 Oct 2023
Powerful words from Alfred. It does appear to be Armaggedon over there. Not sure where this will all end. Sooner or later, the only way forward will be compromise. It's usually the case.
Read full commentPosted in Creeping colonization and takeover : Revenge and Retribution, by Alfred N.Muggins (rogue reporter)
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