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I have 262 stories published in
28 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 1236696 times
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I am a Brummie living in North Somerset 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
In the Vale of the Shadow King (Part One of Six)
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A Lamentation of Bees
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Does it Rain in Heaven?
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Charmed (Part Two of Two)
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Charmed (Part One of Two)
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Interesting modern take on
Posted on Sun, 05 Jan 2025
Interesting modern take on the Three Wise Men story. New curve ball will be the Orange One's take on it all when he takes over the presidency in the US. Continued volatility, I imagine..especially given his latest views re Greenland. The man's...
Read full commentPosted in Sojourn In Palestine (Welcome To Palestine!) by Alfred N.Muggins : Part 2
Middlesborough has a tough
Posted on Tue, 07 Jan 2025
Middlesborough has a tough rep. Even now, I think it remains one of the most deprived places in the UK. I did drive through it a few years ago as part of an ancestry trip re my OH. She has family history that way. I don't suppose we consider...
Read full commentPosted in Eleven Thousand Silent Playmates
There's that rat- -tat-tat
Posted on Sat, 04 Jan 2025
There's that rat-a-tat-tat all-action style.
Always fascinating to be included in your world through your writing.
Yes...nicely done, Kris!
Read full commentPosted in Dinner-with 5 eyez (stripped)
"..we get older –
Posted on Wed, 01 Jan 2025
"..we get older –
apprehensive of fate?
or prayerfully, trustingly
wait …"
"Blown through the New Year Gate - "
Yes, I think so. And a powerful finale. Lots to think about in so few lines.
Nicely done,...
Read full commentPosted in January 1
That's an interesting,
Posted on Tue, 31 Dec 2024
That's an interesting, philosophical discussion about the merits of a robot partner.
The story has layers which keeps the reader on their toes.
Looking forward to the next part..
Read full commentPosted in Parcel for You - Part 45
That's a sage-like tale right
Posted on Tue, 31 Dec 2024
That's a sage-like tale right there. Just two people from different generations putting the world to rights. Nicely done and a Happy New Year to you.
Read full commentPosted in All The World Before Us
Cheers, T.
Posted on Fri, 27 Dec 2024
Cheers, T.
May 2025 bring us promotion to the Premier League or further qualification for the CL.
As Shankly said "Some people believe football is a matter of life and death, I am very disappointed with that attitude. I can assure...
Read full commentPosted in Carols at Midnight
"What a surprise to see
Posted on Fri, 27 Dec 2024
"What a surprise to see
a chameleon on a little Christmas tree!"
An unexpected and intriguing story captured so poetically, Rhiannon.
Can't recall a Christmas tale involving a chameleon before.
Yes, blending in, of...
Read full commentPosted in How did the chameleon get on the Christmas Tree?
"..saw
Posted on Fri, 27 Dec 2024
"..saw
two bright round eyes
beady brown – Shriek! surprise!"
That's a highly visual tale told with dramatic effect. Skilfully done, Rhiannon.
Unexpected visitors, for sure. Enjoyed this.
Happy New Year to you....
Read full commentPosted in Rustle!
The uninhibited voice that
Posted on Mon, 23 Dec 2024
The uninhibited voice that blurts out inner thoughts is such fertile ground for comedy and drama. Much more to come from this story, I'm sure.
The dialogue is credible and the pacing works well.
Keep going!
Merry Christmas...
Read full commentPosted in Parcel for you - Part 44
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