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I have 210 stories published in 10 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 167141 times and 40 of my stories have been cherry picked.

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Mark Ashley

 

My stories

J) In The Box

Splinters of old wood, Iron clasp and rust, Held above sleep And behind years, Over the shadows of time. In the box. The circle of ghosts, And the...

I Don't Want To Do This Anymore

Alone. I don't want to be Your sweet friend Who always listens, Who always cares, Who always lets you leave With someone more exciting. I don't want...
Cherry

Human Cage

Compelled, pressured, push and prodded, Placed on a pedestal of ice, Worshiped like a winter god, An April fool about to die, I feel the world is...

G) Evidence

drag slime and shale pebble sheet black pulled across deep green dry crackle razors torn cloth patterned print plain cotton shreds torn shine like a...

End Game

Those unsuspecting seafaring men Who have unwillingly Taken the captains maggot Find themselves, Destruction destroyed, Swimming The non-specific carnal strain, Share huddled dawn On addicted streets. In phantom blankets, Jealous leeches quake. Wind swept woman, engine knocking, Staggers fuelless. Arid mildew ridden laundry Walking hazy way Imagines golden marionette And totter dances a step or two. Dream portfolio refuge flutters, Slick smile wander, Across the railway tracks By the gas works, Floating face down In screaming lakes Borrowed gentle twilight, Still burning.

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