Underworked

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I have 16 stories published in 2 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 6505 times and 3 of my stories have been cherry picked.

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Jamie Sykes

My stories

Enough

I think I've had enough Trying to pick a drink that will sit On top of the rest of the night Something that will join in And not cause any trouble '...

Ghosts

Bloodlessness sets us apart From the rest of the pub No lips to interrupt No hands to form fists Peaceful in our isolation Two ghosts anchored by...

Jacket

I pinch parted zips and drag them toward one another Shrugging jagged metal teeth over collar bones which jut from under tight skin An attempt to...

Chapter 2, Part I

This is part 1 of the second chapter in Tom Booth's struggle to find happiness through tendencies of hedonism and what is expected of him from society. I had written Tom's second chapter however I think due to a break in writing I had progressed too quickly in what is meant to be a slow progression of his ideas and language. I am now writing a bridging chapter that consists of two parts (should these just be chapters in their own right?) so the jump in progression isn't too jarring and we get a bit more context. PLEASE give me constructive criticism as I haven't been in education for over eight years and really need the help; writing is merely a hobby so I really need your help to get better!
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Chapter Three

This is the third chapter in my first person stream of consciousness work in progress focussing on the story of Tom Booth, a young guy who is simply trying to work out how to be happy. This was previously the second chapter however I felt that Tom's language and state progressed too quickly for the story and it needed a bridging chapter. I will be posting the second chapter soon. I have been out of education for a long time now and just write for myself, so if you could please give me some input I would really appreciate it.

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