Mark Say
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I have 62 stories published in
3 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 82289 times
and 87 of my stories have been cherry picked.
112 of my 642 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 113 votes
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My stories
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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- 5 comments
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- 128 reads
The Man in the Crypt
My brother became obsessed with a statue
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- 13 comments
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- 675 reads
Artemisia’s Hammer
A man and woman contemplate a scene of violence. Inspired by Artemisia Gentileschi.
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Dinner with Adele
I had a young woman made to look after my daughter. Then things became complicated.
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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
An intriguing sense of
Posted on Sat, 06 Apr 2024
An intriguing sense of mystery and frustration.
Read full commentPosted in In A Troubled Land
Very good. I can imagine that
Posted on Sat, 30 Mar 2024
Very good. I can imagine that stuff like this goes through the minds of a lot of stand-ups who are trying to be 'edgy'; and there's often a fine line between being funny and being a verbal bully.
Read full commentPosted in Spitting image
Nice piece Jane
Posted on Mon, 26 Feb 2024
Conveys life's disappointments and feelings of fragility, without sinking into hopelessness, with a plenty of nuance and a strong sense of the real world. I could identify with elements of this quite strongly.
Read full commentPosted in Land of Make Believe
Nice piece
Posted on Sat, 17 Feb 2024
I like the way you make a late switch from analytical to something deeply emotional.
Read full commentPosted in Chemistry Lingers
Good one Itane
Posted on Sat, 10 Feb 2024
Works well as a brief story and an interesting observation on human behaviour.
Read full commentPosted in Just like starting over
Good question ...
Posted on Fri, 08 Dec 2023
... coincidence or a real witch? But I like the ambiguity.
Good story Mark.
Read full commentPosted in Bird Hex Accusation
Nice vignette
Posted on Sat, 18 Nov 2023
Conveys a lot about a life in a few paragraphs. I'm sure it will resonate with plenty of readers.
Read full commentPosted in To see the day of light
Thanks Ewan.
Posted on Tue, 07 Nov 2023
We saw the exhbition of her work at the National Gallery three years ago, and I've been thinking since then there was a short story somewhere. Finally had the inspiration.
Read full commentPosted in Artemisia’s Hammer
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