Mark Say
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I have 54 stories published in
3 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 66452 times
and 71 of my stories have been cherry picked.
94 of my 570 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 96 votes
My stories
Mr Bishop
An old teacher, the word of Jesus, and a longstanding grudge
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I Never Said Hullo
I noticed someone I hadn't seen for almost thirty years
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The Wet Afternoon of Ravilious
A picture on Twitter stirs up memories of a childhood loss
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You Were Made for Me (2/2)
When the rich can have young people designed, grown and conditioned as their perfect companions
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You Were Made for Me (1/2)
When the rich can have young people designed, grown and conditioned as their perfect companions
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Posted on Wed, 23 Nov 2022
I think there's valid scope for argument as to how that young woman truly feels about what she did a few years ago. I don't have a position on that; like most people I'm too far detachjed to really know her state of mind. But the fact remains...
Read full commentPosted in Fifteen.
Good one Laurie
Posted on Fri, 04 Nov 2022
I love the sense of defiance against the inevitable in the final stanza.
Read full commentPosted in Old
Good one Ewan
Posted on Sun, 06 Nov 2022
Assuming this is written from a perspective of around 20+ years ago, as references suggest World War One and it mentions the ex-soldier's centenary. Good in conveying a lot through a handful of vivid images.
Read full commentPosted in On Ainley Top Looking Down
Short, simple, sweet.
Posted on Sun, 06 Nov 2022
Short, simple, sweet. And I like the sly joke line about flames and hot coals.
Read full commentPosted in On A Cold Night
Good story
Posted on Sun, 03 Jul 2022
Generally I'm not into fantasy but this one held me throughout.
Read full commentPosted in Ebreon
A damn good story
Posted on Sun, 17 Apr 2022
I like the way you build up a sense of intrigue to reveal something quite remarkable about the character; and the reaction of his daughter is a lovely touch that takes it out on a high note.
Well done Jane.
Read full commentPosted in Jai
Very good
Posted on Thu, 31 Mar 2022
Unpredictable and a nice twist at the end.
I don't think it needs the intro at all; could work nicely by going straight into the story.
Read full commentPosted in Poppy's Smile
Very dark ...
Posted on Sun, 27 Mar 2022
... but a very human call for compassion. Good one Kilb.
Read full commentPosted in The Changeling
Good story
Posted on Fri, 18 Mar 2022
Didn't see the twist coming.
Read full commentPosted in Wait!
Forgive me for plagiarism ...
Posted on Sat, 05 Mar 2022
... but I ripped that off from Miles Davis. Opening bars of 'So What?'
Read full commentPosted in Ode to Jazz
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