Mark Say
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I have 70 stories published in
3 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 164611 times
and 99 of my stories have been cherry picked.
139 of my 757 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 141 votes
My stories
Angels Throwing Stones
A theological fantasy, inspired by Natalia Goncharova
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Cow’s Skull with Calico Roses
A man watches his wife stage a mysterious ritual in the New Mexico desert. Inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe
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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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An enticing story
Posted on Thu, 07 Sep 2023
Lots of nice references life in the late sixties, and that would be a good subject for a novel. I remember how Simon Dee was a mega name on TV for about two years then his career just fell apart.
Read full commentPosted in 3 Dee Time
Lovely poem
Posted on Fri, 08 Sep 2023
Vivid, very sad, but I like the hint of something brighter at the end.
Read full commentPosted in Clothes for Friendless Men
Quite thought provoking
Posted on Tue, 22 Aug 2023
I remember the sense of relief at walking out of school from the last time and knowing I'd never have to go back, and that I would never have to see some of the people again. I have kept up with a handful of those I liked over the years. It gets...
Read full commentPosted in Steve Mason and the Last Day of School (Part Two of Two)
Entertaining story ....
Posted on Tue, 04 Jul 2023
.... and a good reason to avoid Leicestershire.
There's a typo close to the end - "passed" that I believe was meant to be "past".
Read full commentPosted in Ley Lines
Nice story
Posted on Fri, 16 Jun 2023
I think you do a great job at depicting how a pet - especially one with the independence of a cat - can fulfil an emotional whole in some people's lives.
Read full commentPosted in A Cat, A Leaf and Fresh Fish
That's lovely Kilb.
Posted on Sat, 27 May 2023
Concise, clever and quite touching
Read full commentPosted in The Reason Why I Like Cooking for You
Good dark fun ...
Posted on Sun, 14 May 2023
... although I'm sure I saw this place on lastminute.com.
Read full commentPosted in Lunio Lake National Park Visitor Guide
Good story.
Posted on Tue, 21 Feb 2023
I like the idea who's perfectly logical, that a profound physical change leads to a big change in emotions.
Read full commentPosted in HOMESTEAD
Tantalising images, and I
Posted on Sat, 21 Jan 2023
Tantalising images, and I like the nod to Edgar Allen Poe.
Read full commentPosted in Welkin Spirit
Intriguing images ....
Posted on Sun, 15 Jan 2023
... and a mysterious ring to it, but also a hint of something uplifting at the end. Good one Laurie.
Read full commentPosted in The bridge of Sante Fe
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