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I have 226 stories published in 27 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 695006 times and 303 of my stories have been cherry picked.
1457 of my 4,612 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 1471 votes

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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

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beerummie/

at Bluesky @marandina.bsky.social

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

 

My stories

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Hibernal Solstice

By marandina on Wed, 16 Dec 2020

Dark winter dawn broken by shards of sunlight beckoning the shortest day. A diurnal heraldry calling Jupiter and Saturn, a Christmas star forged by...
Spiritual
Poem
Certificate U
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It's (Still) a Wonderful Life

By marandina on Wed, 09 Dec 2020

It had been difficult times for Jerry O’Halloran of late. Friends knew him as Down on his luck Jerry . It hadn’t always been this way. Jerry’s mother...
Fantasy
Story
Certificate PG
Cherry

Radio Times

By marandina on Wed, 02 Dec 2020

A polyphonic spectrum of melody and sound, a rhapsody of composition, a toccata in fugue. Aural symphony, timpani, Marconi’s dream retold, Wireless...
Unclassified
Poem
Certificate U

Empire State (Part Five) - The House in the Woods

By marandina on Tue, 01 Dec 2020

Wicca celebrations can be based on the cycles of both the moon and the Sun. The former are known as Esbats and associated with the Goddess. Black...
Fantasy
Story
Certificate PG
Cherry

Empire State (Part Four): The Initiate

By marandina on Tue, 24 Nov 2020

Modern day Wiccans eschew the notion of left and right hand paths – left associated with malevolence, right linked with good intentions. Not everyone...
Fantasy
Story
Certificate PG

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1457 of my comments have received 1471 Great Feedback votes

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"...swollen storage-leaves in

Posted on Thu, 09 Nov 2023

"...swollen storage-leaves in cosy house
hibernating like the tiny dormouse..."

Adriotly done with some lovely pics to boot, Rhiannon. That's an interesting analogy as well - winter refugees. Well, yes. Just lovely :)

 

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Posted in Winter Refuges

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Ah...next time I'm in the

Posted on Tue, 07 Nov 2023

Ah...next time I'm in the cereal aisle emitting heavy sighs I will know I am in "depressed man setting." You have created a wonderful character in Spencer, Jane. Looking forward to reading more :)

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Posted in Parcel for you...Part 7

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A beguiling story. Nicely

Posted on Sun, 05 Nov 2023

A beguiling story. Nicely constructed with an eco message and a sinister finale. I could visualise the settings which added so much depth to the tale, figuratively and literally. Great stuff, Sim. Paul

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Posted in The Fisherwoman and the Sea

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Netanyahu is hinting at

Posted on Mon, 06 Nov 2023

Netanyahu is hinting at indefinite control over Gaza now moving away from the stance of cutting all ties once Hamas is defeated. This does not bode well for any kind of peace in this region. I'm afraid this instability and violence could go on...

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Posted in The Book of Alfred the Great II (Muggins!), as written by that famous prophet of Past Present and Future!

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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...

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Posted in chemo 2 - session 2

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"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 :)

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Posted in Firework party, a little early

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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.

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Posted in Civilians In War

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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 :)

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Posted in Parcel for you....Part 6

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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 :)

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Posted in "Willow's Missing Tail" 11

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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.

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Posted in "Spirit of Sleepy Hollow on All Hallows Eve" Part 4 of 4

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