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I have 153 stories published in 20 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 192660 times and 191 of my stories have been cherry picked.
792 of my 2,960 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 804 votes

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Paul

I am a Brummie living in Northampton. I love to write but get 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.

I think that everyone should read George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-four .

I have short stories published in a horror anthology by @thealienbuddha and anthology Vol.IV by @LoftPublishing.

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

on Twitter at https://twitter.com/BeeRummie

and at Mastodon @BeeRummie@mastodonapp.uk

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Cherry

Hunsbury Hill Country Park

A local haven at Fall Hunsbury Hill Country Park Falling leaves drift; autumnal eddies, amber blankets billow in breezes, dragonflies hover over fans...
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Cherry

In the Vale of the Shadow King (Part Six of Six)

Parts One to Five at: https://www.abctales.com/collection/vale-shadow-king In the Vale of the Shadow King (Part Six of Six) The danger was visceral,...
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In the Vale of the Shadow King (Part Five of Six)

Parts One to Four at: https://www.abctales.com/collection/vale-shadow-king In the Vale of the Shadow King (Part Five of Six) Grandpa Rhys was waiting...
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Cherry

In the Vale of the Shadow King (Part Four of Six)

Parts One to Three at: https://www.abctales.com/collection/vale-shadow-king In the Vale of the Shadow King (Part Four of Six) Billy had woken...
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In the Vale of the Shadow King (Part Three of Six)

Part One at: https://www.abctales.com/story/marandina/vale-shadow-king-part-one-six Part Two at: https://www.abctales.com/story/marandina/vale-shadow...
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792 of my comments have received 804 Great Feedback votes

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A vivid story very much alive

Posted on Sat, 18 Feb 2023

A vivid story very much alive in the imagery conjured by your words. I can relate to the disconnect between the seriousness of the siege and the boy's relatively mundane thoughts. I think I have been here in the past. Maybe we all have.. 

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Posted in night of the armed siege

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"... from cold light of inlit

Posted on Thu, 16 Feb 2023

"... from cold light of inlit quartz and diamonds' birthing.."

 

So many beautiful phrases in here. There's an operatic feel to this poem, Di. The final act crocuses unfurling. Spectacular. 

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Posted in Persephone's first day

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I must admit, I hadn't

Posted on Mon, 13 Feb 2023

I must admit, I hadn't anticipated spending Valentine's Day looking at a picture of your legs, Jane :) Deftly done and glad that they are the ones you ordered. A wish for a dog is non-negotiable. Enjoyed. Paul 

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Posted in These are the Legs I Ordered.

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Shirehampton sounds a special

Posted on Tue, 14 Feb 2023

Shirehampton sounds a special place. I enjoyed observing those memories with you through the sands of time, Jenny. Always a pleasure. Paul 

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Posted in For The Love Of Village Life

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Such an evocative journey

Posted on Mon, 13 Feb 2023

Such an evocative journey with so many historical reference points and beautifully observed moments along the way. A stunning part of the world for the setting. Enjoyed. Paul

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Posted in Exeter to Teignmouth, Off Peak Day Return

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Nicely done with a great

Posted on Sat, 11 Feb 2023

Nicely done with a great rhythm. And a great pic as well :)

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Posted in The Rocky Road

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"... I rode a hair to where

Posted on Thu, 09 Feb 2023

"... I rode a hair to where the devil meets me.."

Darkness and foreboding spells out the fate of a witch. Very much a trademark poem and I love the inky blackness of it even if there's an underlying sadness. 

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Posted in The Shadows of Birds

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I don't think anyone could

Posted on Wed, 08 Feb 2023

I don't think anyone could accuse you of being lazy, Luigi. A sanguine poem that quietly dances with stoicism. I hope everything is well with you. Paul 

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Posted in A Crazy Life

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Yes, you have a point. What

Posted on Tue, 07 Feb 2023

Yes, you have a point. What was science fiction only a short while ago is now science fact. I do enjoy watching the great writers' predictions come true. Arthur C Clarke, Jules Verne, HG Wells and the like. And then you look at the issues that...

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Posted in The Edge of Heaven

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A visual and evocative poem.

Posted on Wed, 08 Feb 2023

A visual and evocative poem. I can picture the cobweb carpet. Just lovely. Paul 

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Posted in Silver Path on the Green, Green Grass

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