Stephen Thom
Primary tabs
I have 106 stories published in
8 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 125292 times
and 132 of my stories have been cherry picked.
139 of my 1,061 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 143 votes
Stephen Thom
Carrbridge/Edinburgh
Mandolin strummer in a folk-rock band 'Dante' https://www.youtube.com/user/wearedante
@StephenThom3
My collections
My stories
Pins (9)
Image: Wikimedia commons https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pin-N_III_3150-IMG_8986.JPG
- Read more about Pins (9)
- 5 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 34 reads
Pins (8)
Image: Wikimedia commons https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pin-N_III_3150-IMG_8986.JPG
- Read more about Pins (8)
- 2 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 30 reads
Pins (7)
Image: Wikimedia commons https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pin-N_III_3150-IMG_8986.JPG
- Read more about Pins (7)
- 4 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 41 reads
Pins (6)
Image: Wikimedia commons https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pin-N_III_3150-IMG_8986.JPG
- Read more about Pins (6)
- 9 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 88 reads
Pins (5)
Image: Wikimedia commons https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pin-N_III_3150-IMG_8986.JPG
- Read more about Pins (5)
- 4 comments
- Log in to post comments
- 44 reads
captured these moments with
Posted on Wed, 14 Jan 2015
captured these moments with lovely, delicate subtle word combinations...lines like reaching through the drivers door/to conjure up a metallic scraping/until the engine bubbled into life/like a mountain spring bottling these little cameos, as you...
Read full commentPosted in The Mechanic
'echoes cackling in the belly
Posted on Mon, 04 May 2020
'echoes cackling in the belly of dead machines' / 'a thousand distant rooftops trembling'...
Read full commentPosted in Canal Walk in Summer
Very pretty. Beautiful final
Posted on Wed, 14 Feb 2018
Very pretty. Beautiful final line. You have a great natural style, like your writing is completely a part of you
Read full commentPosted in Now
wow, this is wonderful;
Posted on Sun, 01 Feb 2015
wow, this is wonderful; condensed so much backstory&possibilities&images into such a short piece, just absolutely the right words. that last paragraph is absolutely gorgeous. lovely title too. look forward to following more of your work...
Read full commentPosted in What the sky said
pink plumed stiff quiffed,
Posted on Sun, 11 Jan 2015
pink plumed stiff quiffed, pan-sticked pale as a vampire, many excellent descriptions, vivid lively edgy&sparky writing, you are in a wonderful creative moment :-)
Read full commentPosted in Tin Girl
Wow this had a lot of impact.
Posted on Tue, 02 Dec 2014
Wow this had a lot of impact. Clearly a v hard subject but I think it is wonderful as well to be able to convey these things in this way and gain a better and more compassionate understanding through reading and think it over and apply in your...
Read full commentPosted in Breaking Glass
Lovely reflections, and some
Posted on Wed, 08 Jul 2020
Lovely reflections, and some pretty descriptions in this piece, too
Read full commentPosted in Random thoughts...
Very effective little slice
Posted on Tue, 07 Jul 2020
Very effective little slice of life, immediately full of personality, funny, and a sad ending. Strong work for its duration
Read full commentPosted in Not too Much to Ask
continues to be engaging,
Posted on Thu, 25 Jun 2020
continues to be engaging, magical, and plenty of personality in the characters. Some strong images too - the electric current of light wrapping around their wrists - enjoyed this part. Only thought I had writing-wise was that there's maybe a few...
Read full commentPosted in "Antediluvian Trouble" Chapter 3
beautiful poem, some lovely
Posted on Sat, 04 Jul 2020
beautiful poem, some lovely diction and phrases - 'how we shed and redefine the borders of ourselves too' / 'moon-felted' / 'leaf-crowned'. Much enjoyed ...
Read full commentPosted in Puss Moths
Pages