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I have 233 stories published in 28 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 820937 times and 313 of my stories have been cherry picked.
1506 of my 4,737 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 1522 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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at Bluesky @marandina.bsky.social

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

 

My stories

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

Private Hell

By marandina on Sat, 31 Dec 2005

It had been this way for thousands of years; there was never a question of boredom so long as new entertainment could be found. The only hell in a purgatory of sorts was to be bored. After all, this was forever in a manner of speaking. Memnock took his place as he did every day, perched on top of his fluffy white cloud, positioned nicely for the coming hours.
Other Fiction
Story
Certificate PG
Cherry

A Requiem For One Man's Life

By marandina on Mon, 13 Sep 2004

A Parable About The Value Of Life
Fantasy
Story
Certificate PG

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1506 of my comments have received 1522 Great Feedback votes

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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...

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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. 

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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...

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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.

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Posted in "Spirit of Sleepy Hollow on All Hallows Eve" (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

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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

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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,...

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Posted in Three O’Clock Sheep Club

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"We view carnage: a word made

Posted on Wed, 25 Oct 2023

"We view carnage: a word made from flesh,"

Powerful stuff, Lena. A poem our world leaders should read and heed. Paul x

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Posted in Identity

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"In

Posted on Sun, 22 Oct 2023

"In

silence of stillness night owl's duty is

almost done;"

Night-time can be Heaven or Hell depending on your disposition. Another poem with your deftness of touch and sentiment. Nicely done, of course Jenny.

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Posted in Transcendental Journey of Meditation

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"The dark, dread milkman is

Posted on Sat, 21 Oct 2023

"The dark, dread milkman is near!."

 

That last line made me think of Poe. A very entertaining read and very creative. Next door have the milkman...I can hear the quiet whoosh of the truck at 5am sometimes. Be afraid...

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Posted in The Sinisterish Milkman

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