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Glad it's not just me :up: You like hare stew ? :gasp:

Well, that 'confusion' needn't be the case. Don't be flattered one little bit by the voting system. It's crap. Be happy that you are sharing your stor...

What about y'all forget about the damned competition and 'winning' ? What about just posting stories as you go. * A story as an OP in a thread of its ...

Which participant did you have in mind ?

You have a happy knack of picking out the particularly pertinent pleasings.

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Hah. Don't you see all the soap bubbles floating around you. Who is blowing them ? Interesting to note we haven't really examined Laura much yet. John...

Yes. That is a stirring quote made by someone now armed with the knowledge of the past. The images of the village made a deep impact, as did the expla...

Perhaps that is another interpretation of 'a weak foundation'. The underlying assumptions we make about others and how we relate. Wrongly assessing ou...

But I think John is not without his psychopathic tendencies. A bit of a control freak, making her rely on him, even for meals... I think this tale is ...

'Good Stew' At last, a short story containing a recipe for a yummy meal. No worries, just follow the instructions step-by-step you can't go wrong. Unl...

Thanks. I didn't realise you were one of the 12 authors :up:

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Agreed. Sorry if I seemed to misunderstand you. I said it kinda tongue-in-cheek. He is a :halo: and we all :heart: him :smile: I'll shut up now. :zip:

Yeah, I know - as in pub banter with mates. I get it. But... Cheers :up:

But @"Baden" is not that repulsive, I don't think. Just a bit of a stubborn bastard :naughty:

If @"Baden" can't see and fix what is wrong with this...I despair. Right off, he addresses the authors, characterising them as would-be 'dicks'; cheat...

'A Weak Foundation' The title about a shaky start. To what and why weak ? What would make for a strong foundation ? Answers the first question: the ma...

As if ! :gasp: Just noting the voting. I know there's still plenty of time left. I've still to vote. I'm waiting until I've finished commenting and th...

You could lose that - or move it to the end of the post in brackets. It isn't what you might call an inviting start :roll:

Yeah, curiosity killed the cat, or the baby. See Short Story - 'Dead Baby Shoes': https://thephilosophyforum.com/discussion/11523/dead-baby-shoes/late...

'Hitchhikers' ...Guide to the Galaxy? by Douglas Adams is about interstellar hitchhiking. Space travel. Hitchhikers travel by getting free rides in pa...

Squeeze (Slap and Tickle) TOTP 1979 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRW6Qtj7ZZM She was frigid like a bible When she met her boyfriend michael He took...

Rod Stewart - Rhythm of My Heart (Official Video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmljreTAgYI Across the street, the river runs Down in the gutter, li...

Bill Kirchen "Catch You On the Flip Flop" Live at Retrofret Guitars https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGtuSWeX8-g

'Dead Baby Shoes' Right away, an instant hit of recognition. Have read the shortest, saddest short-story ever. The 6 word version. How long and sad is...

Nice but still with focus on a 'winner'. Got me thinking though... Exactly. A cupid :heart: or cruel :broken: arrow of fate. Who's to know? Right, her...

:up: Following on from https://thephilosophyforum.com/discussion/comment/576577 Peter Duggan's Artoons - How Manet got his Monet's worth. Peter Duggan...

Appreciate your appreciation :sparkle: I am only half-way through and taking a bit of a breather today. See ya on t'other side...

Regardez ici ! 'Le Dejeuner sur l'herbe' - Manet (1863) Ceci n'est pas seulement un pique-nique. https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/jonathanjone...

Ah, you meant nit-picking, tearing it to bits. How cruel of you. Never would have thunk :smirk: As long we can still have cake and tea...

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Yes !! That's what I'm talkin' about :cool:

Trust you to bring eating pussies into the conversation...

Sandwiches, scones, shortbread with strawberries and cream washed down with unlimited tea served in elegant, vintage china. Tea, of course, with addit...

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Maybe. So many stories with clouds...wife and family problems...regrets and religion. Escapism about escapism. Anything is possible. Looking forward t...

Yup. Already did. Does it matter ? Will he crash and burn... As a matter of interest...can the mods see who votes for what ?

I'll take your word for it :wink: A tale of two crises. At the very least...

'Ghosts In My Hands' What ghosts and why would they be in anyone's hands ? A spiritual struggle, perhaps... The author appears to need help - but why,...

Oh, I could spin a few yarns with some fiction added, I guess. Hmmm... :chin:

OK - cos I could tell you a story - if you really, really wanted :wink: The question took me right back to English class at secondary school. A failed...

Oh, the question was for you...thanks for clearing that up...I think. @"Benkei"'s link takes us to a reply from you to me. https://thephilosophyforum....

:hearts: :party: :starstruck:

This better not be an 'Authors Only' party :brow: Cos...I've been reading and writing my guts out here !!! Update re comments: 5 down, 7 to go. Ho! Ho...

That question. Who is it addressed to ?

'We're not alone'. That can be quite reassuring, comforting...then again...cue Star Trek music...and the mission. 'To boldly go where no man has gone ...

'Flight'. Hmmm. What kind of a flight are we in for ? Will we enjoy it ? Along for the ride, we are. Vanna the flight attendant - with her many faces ...

'Remembrance'. What, whose, when, how ? Questions drawing me in. Followed by more... Remembering the ghost of times past. A thing kept. A remembrance....

'Untitled'. First thought - is the author being lazy, unimaginative or does this title add to the story in some way. Could say I was hooked already......