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I have 247 stories published in
28 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 1120446 times
and 334 of my stories have been cherry picked.
1587 of my 4,979 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 1612 votes
I am a Brummie living in North Somerset 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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I find myself agreeing with
Posted on Sun, 07 May 2023
I find myself agreeing with Alfred N Muggins on most issues. I do sometimes wonder what subject he has a differing opinion on with David Kirtley. It would make an interesting piece.
Read full commentPosted in The ‘Green’ King by Alfred N.Muggins
We can only hope for all of
Posted on Sun, 07 May 2023
We can only hope for all of those things. If Charles and Camilla can make a contribution for the greater good then they will go down n history as decent people. "The Green King". Yes, why not.
Read full commentPosted in The ‘Green’ King by Alfred N.Muggins
I liked the sequence of Emily
Posted on Sun, 07 May 2023
I liked the sequence of Emily and the woofer eating hot dogs in the park. You can feel the plot strands gradually coming together. Looking forward to reading more :)
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Wow that's a passionate poem
Posted on Tue, 02 May 2023
Wow that's a passionate poem from Alfred. A strong message to Putinpot. Ivan the Terrible - yes. Do that.
Read full commentPosted in Putinpot’s May Day! : Atonement! By Alfred N.Muggins
Fluffy UFOs! Another
Posted on Tue, 02 May 2023
Fluffy UFOs! Another beautiful ramble with you, Rhiannon. American skunk cabbages sound sinister. Lovely pics too. Paul :)
Read full commentPosted in Above Upper Hill
You write with extraordinary
Posted on Sun, 30 Apr 2023
You write with extraordinary strength, Jean. It felt like I was inside your head, the detail you describe. Cancer seems to be a dogged foe. Well my money's on you to be the winner in this fight. As ever, an amazing account to read even if it is...
Read full commentPosted in Bella the Brain Pain
I did look in to see how
Posted on Sat, 29 Apr 2023
I did look in to see how someone would succeed with 200 word flash fiction. Expertly done, Jane. Lights, drama, action with a great ending. Great stuff! Paul
Read full commentPosted in 'You shouldn't have opened the cap!'
That's amazing. Thank you, so
Posted on Thu, 27 Apr 2023
That's amazing. Thank you, so much. Yes, he's dearly missed. It's nice to think he'll always be here in these stories on ABCTales. There really is nothing quite like having a border collie for a friend. Paul :)
Read full commentPosted in Hereafter: A Holodog Story (Part Three of Three)
Great story. Kinda like a
Posted on Sun, 23 Apr 2023
Great story. Kinda like a through the looking glass feel. The mystery of a wonderful trunk unveiled. And an enigmatic ending. Enjoyed.
Read full commentPosted in The trunk
"It’s a long sucking nose
Posted on Thu, 27 Apr 2023
"It’s a long sucking nose
working like a hose..."
What a great opening. It's a dynamic poem that brings the elephant to life. Nicely done, Rhiannon. Paul
Read full commentPosted in That long nose!
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