Mark Say
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I have 65 stories published in
3 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 94129 times
and 92 of my stories have been cherry picked.
118 of my 652 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 120 votes
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My stories
Behind the Church
Outcasts grappling with a dilemma of belief. Inspired by a painting by Lionel Feininger
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The Big Blank (2/2)
I had two accidents more than twenty-five years apart, and remembered nothing from in between
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The Big Blank (1/2)
I had two accidents more than twenty-five years apart, and remembered nothing from in between
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Saviour's Face
I recognised the stranger's face from a painting. (Inspired by Alexej von Jawlensky)
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A Woman Who Likes Jazz
I finally found a woman who really liked jazz music
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A thoughtful piece
Posted on Sat, 22 Jun 2024
Sorry to read that your son can't see the point in voting. I understand his frustrations, but feel that lets politicians off the hook. If his main concern is environmental issues a vote for the Green Party counts forr something as the numbers...
Read full commentPosted in "For, being green, there is great hope" (quote from Shakespeare's HENRY VI PART 2, ACT 3 SCENE 1)
Great stuff Colin
Posted on Sun, 19 Jun 2022
I've said that I've struggled with written prose in a strong vernacular like this, but in audio format it's great to my ears. I suppose different media work best for different people.
And I found it quite gripping, conveying a strong sense...
Read full commentPosted in Sheep Without a Shepherd (Extract from my debut novel)
You're welcome ...
Posted on Fri, 31 Jan 2020
That's how I start every day. It's also why the neighbours want me arrested.
Read full commentPosted in My Name is Slow Commotion
Very good story
Posted on Thu, 05 Sep 2024
Given more weight by the fact that with advances in technology it has a lot of credibilty.
Lots of ethical and emotional issues in something like this.
Read full commentPosted in Ghostbot (Part Two of Two)
Interesting idea
Posted on Sat, 07 Sep 2024
There could be a novel in the idea of the Devil as a therapist.
Read full commentPosted in No escape from reality
Well thank you ...
Posted on Tue, 03 Sep 2024
... for comments and PoD.
I wasn't thinking of Kafka when I wrote the story - more German silent cinema - but I can see the similarity.
The painting on which the story is based is in the current Expressionist exhibition at Tate...
Read full commentPosted in Behind the Church
Thanks for the comments all
Posted on Thu, 22 Aug 2024
Although I can't recall writing the story now.
Read full commentPosted in The Big Blank (2/2)
The Biscotti Exception
Posted on Wed, 05 Jun 2024
Sounds like a Dan Brown novel.
Read full commentPosted in The DWQ (Dunk-Whunk Quotient)
Nice one Luigi .....
Posted on Sat, 01 Jun 2024
.... but I hope your next door neighbour doesn't read this.
Read full commentPosted in I Am A Sinner
Excellent
Posted on Thu, 30 May 2024
Great story Turlough. Captures all the tension of wanting to be cool while being bound to your parents, and I get the references to ths school curriculum and music of the time (guess I'm about the same age as you). And a brilliant little twist at...
Read full commentPosted in Bill or Bob?
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