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The Story of THING Intrigued by a capitalised 'thing' without a definite or indefinite article. I'll leave the title for now. Following the helpful co...

Yes. The author does a good job of skipping over the human parts; the unseen. Where the ordinary becomes the extraordinary. The stories of a nurse or ...

Jack grows. Hard work and Money being the keys to the 'good' life, if not the happiest. As accepted ways of living. Generational values. A time bubble...

The Tale of Jack Doe A story or an account of an anonymous, ordinary male; Jack derived from John Doe. Female equivalent Jane. Associated with plain. ...

I think you show that the musical references do hold meaning with specific associations. Inspired by Benkei's explanation. The richness now clear. Eve...

Yes, I agree. I learn more and more as I try to listen and make sense of what I'm reading. Not sure my interpretation is right but the story sure woke...

It's all too much and marks the turn to the narrator's childhood trauma. The climax and emotional charge. Facing the fear: The author shows a real tal...

The story continues to exercise the mind, full blast! Ah-ha! The times and chimes of clocks and Pink Floyd. Must, must, MUST go there. A 7 minute brea...

Back to the dream: The deterioration of the once grand mansion, once alive and inhabited by family members. What might this symbolise à la Poe ( who I...

Fugue A singe captivating word. Where will it lead the reader? What does it mean? From wordhippo: : (music) A contrapuntal piece of music wherein a pa...

Time for a haiku!

To clarify an earlier rushed response: When faced with a long piece of writing without spaces, my first reaction is to turn away. It's partly laziness...

You are right. And hitting back is not irrational. I regret that I left a vote at all. Or even a comment. I automatically played along with the stupid...

Rip Out The Grass! The title is a command. Why would anyone order such a thing? It's usually a sign saying 'Keep Off The Grass' for fear of spoiling i...

A Special Christmas This story of a poor child seeking something special but ignoring all the special gifts of others. It reminds me of this: https://...

I've still got 5 stories to read. Easily distracted. Bye.

And: Is there really a son? Or is this a hallucination? It's quite, quite mad. The cracks in time and space. Mental. Has this unreliable narrator been...

The 'oddballer' is given another 'oddity' to investigate. Looks like another easy one: Love the crack of '109% sure'. Also the description of the dama...

The Fifth Stage What is meant by 'temple'? The temple of the mind, consciousness? A fight to hold on to the reality of the world. To stay awake and aw...

A quick reply cos I gotta go. Yes, I had to force myself through the wall of text but it was worth it. I agree. I wondered at the extent of research a...

I agree that there is a change in voice. I think I mentioned that in my post. I think he is smart but sometimes wants to hide it, or fit in...the mask...

Perhaps so. There's still time to go. Some readers have other commitments. A lot can happen in a week! Just read and enjoy, don't worry about the damn...

Yes. Only 5 votes in the company of a few comments. 2 readers enjoyed and gave a 5. One gave it a 4 and 2 others the happy medium 3. Potential reasons...

Do tell.

Oh yes. That whole vibe. 'Fourth love'? Do you have a list of 10? What's your criteria? Have I asked this before. I'm getting a weird sense of déjà vu...

That is where you are wrong. 'until 1910'? I've been re-enjoying David Suchet as Poirot. Not quite covered the 13 series... https://www.itv.com/watch/...

OK. I surrender. Hands up. You win. Hands down. You written your autobiography yet?

Yeah well. It's fiction, innit? Yeah, all in one cosy (English) village...hah! Any Spanish ones @"javi2541997"? I loved the Italian series: Inspector ...

Unbecoming I don't think I can add much to previous excellent interpretations and exchanges. It's an easy glide into a spirit dream world: Reminds me ...

You like hypnotic jangling? Fine. But consider unclipping one of the keys. Who knows what mental door it might unlock...or not.

I don't think I can add anything to the points you make. I like the blow job. Well executed. 3 or 4... OK, 4 it is.

Yes. For sure, they are in cahoots. Yes, perhaps lazy and traditional procedures would include that assumption. However, I think that the assumption t...

This is a follow up to my post 7 days ago and points made in the Discussions thread about voting: 'I disagree with the criteria for 1. If the piece of...

I think you are taking my reply to @"Lionino" and running with it to a different playing field. I meant sometimes, as in poetry, the sound, rhythm and...

Sometimes you don't need to understand or even interpret. Just enjoy :sparkle:

Wow! Now that's what you call deep and polished writing :clap: Thanks for a clarification and articulation of my slow but not sure thought process :co...

Still pondering this story. And the exchange of Christmas gifts. At midnight? In the dark hours. Does the detective only arrive at dawn. Or was he (or...

Yuletide Justice A murder mystery. Whodunnit and Why? Starting with a flashback to the first killing of parents with their distressed child as witness...

Yes, I think so. It is similar to the song/dance 'Do the Hokey-Cokey' I mentioned. Waving hands in the air. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKZ1ey-HBq...

I Dream of Simon Hooked right away by a wax hand and its source, a dummy or mannequin? Given the name 'Simon' - to make it more alive. The narrator ce...

Thank you for listening and responding to the requests for extension, given the amount and length of stories. Personal circumstances mean that some fl...

I don't think you are alone in not having enough time. I think an extension is required to do justice to all the effort that has gone into this creati...

Exactly this. Votes may look like a response from 'mood' but it is more than that. There is a mingling of the subjective (feeling) with objective (tho...

Hi - I hope all is well. Even though I'm no longer an active participant, I've been keeping an eye on the stories and discussion. As ever, the voting ...

Thank you. The increase in powerful, captivating stories and extraordinary feedback from yourselves and others is simply mind-blowing. Quality all rou...

et al. Grazie a tutti per l'allegro ballo! Ciao :cool: Swingrowers - Dreamland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XqQ-C6s7as Dance on and live like magi...

Thank you. You are both very kind and give generously to this creative experience. We all learn from the sharing. Even better when we can laugh at and...

You both make good points. Sorry, Jack, to hear of new challenges to overcome but, as ever, you will get through. With perseverance and with a sense o...

I finished with a 'Later...' But I don't think there will be. At least none of substance. What will be, will be. I laughed at: The song 'Love me or Le...

The Errand Boy This is a long, cinematic piece. The main character is Jeremiah, Jerry, the Errand Boy, the Boy Writer, the Coloured Boy, being groomed...