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I have 202 stories published in 25 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 341239 times and 263 of my stories have been cherry picked.
1211 of my 4,036 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 1225 votes

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Paul

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.

You can find me on SoundCloud at https://soundcloud.com/user-62051685

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and at Threads https://www.threads.net/@beerummie

 

My stories

Private Heaven

By marandina on Fri, 03 Feb 2006

Memnock had waited for a thousand years. At least, he thought it was a thousand years but it could have been much longer than that; he didn't wear a watch after all.
Humour
Story
Certificate PG
Cherry

Chinese Whispers

By marandina on Sun, 22 Jan 2006

I guess there was no way of knowing that things would turn out like this. As I stood and stared out across the moonlit, mountain vista, I reflected back on what had led up to this moment. When you're a mile high in the sky the air seems so much clearer and your thoughts become crystallised like a moth caught in an arctic freeze.
Spiritual
Story
Certificate U
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A Working Complaint

By marandina on Sun, 15 Jan 2006

It's been a hard day's night, And I've been working like a dog,
Other Fiction
Poem
Certificate U

Just Another War

By marandina on Tue, 03 Jan 2006

How can we possibly imagine? ---------------------------------------- I look out of the window to see a sun shine, My children in a library, a million books define, An accumulation of knowledge, an acknowledgement to men,
Other Fiction
Certificate PG

The World's End Motel

By marandina on Mon, 02 Jan 2006

In the beginning, things were great. Seemingly, it had been a match made in heaven. All the signs were that we had a bright enough future together. I can still recall our wedding day. The sky was an ebullient blue, phosphorescent clouds in the minority as the sun streamed down on the gathering entourage. We readied ourselves for our vows with the theme of the day being how well suited we were. Maybe even the stars had fated our partnership, what with Aquarius and Aries a completely compatible combination. It's hard to imagine how things could turn out so differently.
Horror
Story
Certificate 12

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1211 of my comments have received 1225 Great Feedback votes

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That must have been tough

Posted on Fri, 07 Apr 2023

That must have been tough listening to Daphne's ravings. It sounds like she has been through such a lot. 78 week waiting list for neurology?! That's horrendous but probably where the NHS is as a whole. Good on your daughter for being so...

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Good to see you so active

Posted on Thu, 06 Apr 2023

Good to see you so active with these recent rambles, Rhiannon. Another enjoyable walk with you. I like the images of the kites gliding and the sheepdogs at work. Happy Easter to you. Paul 

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Eesh....sounds like you have

Posted on Thu, 06 Apr 2023

Eesh....sounds like you have been through the mill. I hope the mop up surgery goes well. It always amazes me how well you write these accounts considering what you have gone through. There will be people reading who are going/have gone/will go...

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Looks like the weather Gods

Posted on Wed, 05 Apr 2023

Looks like the weather Gods were against you at the start of this adventure. Crick's not far from me! Looking forward to reading more.. 

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Posted in Holiday In The Midlands (July 2021) : An Inauspicious Start! By Mr Alfred N.Muggins

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I think Paris is meant to be

Posted on Tue, 04 Apr 2023

I think Paris is meant to be designed in a way that everything is accessible within a few minutes, regardless of where you live. Interesting concept. Nicely done again [Should that say "villages within cities"?] Paul 

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Posted in The 15-minute city

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"limbs of trees blue-tits and

Posted on Tue, 04 Apr 2023

"limbs of trees blue-tits and sparrows chorus..."

 

A beautiful, summer meditation. Enjoyed, Jenny :) 

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Posted in Relaxed Day In Summer

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Nicely done, Rhiannon. Yes,

Posted on Tue, 04 Apr 2023

Nicely done, Rhiannon. Yes, green spaces are invaluable but you put forward some balance re drawbacks of living out in the countryside. As always, great rhythm and rhyming. Keep well. Paul 

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Posted in "15 minute walk to nature for all" aim

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Thanks for reading, CM.

Posted on Mon, 03 Apr 2023

Thanks for reading, CM. Gutted not to hear your story in full. I will be front and centre, ready to buy your latest novel when it gets published. 

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Posted in A Requiem for One Man’s Life (Edited and Updated 2023)

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I agree with Jenny. If feels

Posted on Sun, 02 Apr 2023

I agree with Jenny. If feels like you have fun with this plot whilst keeping the standard high. The dialogue fizzes as ever. Keep 'em coming :)

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Posted in "The Coffee House Spy" 8

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Max and Chaos on the case.

Posted on Sun, 02 Apr 2023

Max and Chaos on the case. You keep that pot boiling nicely, Penny. Looking forward to the next instalment :)

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Posted in "Willow's Missing Tail" 8

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