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2030: A Space Odyssey (Brave New World): flash fiction 250 words max

By marandina on Mon, 02 Nov 2020

Trajectory 33.9 million miles, 7 months of space travel; 2030 – on the cusp of history. Captain Luigi Armstrong woke from his slumber. Showered and...

Science fiction

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Empire State (Part Two)

By marandina on Sat, 31 Oct 2020

Samhain is a Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. Traditionally held on 1st November, celebrations...

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Empire State (Part One)

By marandina on Thu, 29 Oct 2020

Halloween, Hallowe’en or All Hallows’ Eve is an important date in the Christian calendar. Probably based on Pagan tradition, it a time of remembrance...

Fantasy

Mr Clean

By marandina on Wed, 28 Oct 2020

Eddie Sinclair had loved lockdown. He revelled in the lack of contact, the isolation, the chance to be free from other people’s germs. Microbes were...

Surreal

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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.

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

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"...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.

Posted in Remembering

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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.

Posted in One Good Turn

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"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...

Posted in October 2023

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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.

Posted in Creeping colonization and takeover : Revenge and Retribution, by Alfred N.Muggins (rogue reporter)

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"Perhaps it was something

Posted on Tue, 24 Oct 2023

"Perhaps it was something only a woman would understand but the process of penetrating his body with the plug left her feeling wobbly and emotionally exhausted." Honestly, Jane lol

I do love your subtle humour. It infuses your story lines...

Posted in 'Parcel for you...' Part 4

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You deal with Caitlyn's sense

Posted on Tue, 24 Oct 2023

You deal with Caitlyn's sense of disbelief and cynicism well which complements the building tension. I like the period feel of the conversation and the looming peril with the horseman. Looking forward to reading the conclusion, Penny.

Posted in "Spirit of Sleepy Hollow on All Hallows Eve" (a short story) Part 3 of 4

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"Rays of light herald

Posted on Tue, 24 Oct 2023

"Rays of light herald
the rising sun:
the night is passing,"

What a beautiful opening three lines. An evocative poem and, yes, one ray at at time. Just lovely, Rhiannon. Paul

Posted in One ray at a time

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Thanks for posting the update

Posted on Mon, 23 Oct 2023

Thanks for posting the update, Jean. Of course, everyone is rooting for you. Another brave, clear account of your journey which will help others reading who are in a similar situation. Take care of yourself. Paul x

Posted in Chemo 2 - dose one

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"But it didn't

Posted on Mon, 23 Oct 2023

"But it didn't

Because I've finished it, it seems

Unless this is just a dream"

I think I have seen you post elsewhere on SM about insomnia. Well...if it fires your writing then we are all the benficiaries! Keep 'em coming,...