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@Valkyrie and @aditus - I forgot to say, the story they discuss, n counters is also available. A bit longer than this one though.
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Thank you! It's fun taking time out to write this sort of thing. I have to say this isn't my usual writing style ...
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Thanks! It was great fun to write.
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Thanks, Gary. It was a little tricky trying to find a suitably comedic but appropriate end.
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Thanks, Val. Glad it got you going.
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Didn't you read the second half?
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I love this description. Thank you. As for bloodsucking twinks...
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What an interesting comment... Never thought of it in that way. Glad you enjoyed it despite the eccentricities.
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Halloween Hunt is On! Scary Short Stories
northie commented on Cia's blog entry in Gay Authors Archive
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Isn't it great to get a story finished? You read and re-read the wretched thing until the text blurs into one indecipherable mess; make the final corrections – for the present; take a deep breath; then send it off to your editor. That's how it felt one Monday afternoon when my latest piece whizzed off into the ether to get red-penned. The relief was almost palpable. All of a sudden, there was time to look around and consider exciting things like housework. Meeting friends was no longer out o
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Writing a Dracula mash-up is not the most sensible thing to do perhaps. Especially when one of the principal characters takes exception to the tale. A response to one of Cia's writing games.
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tim's story is well worth the read. I haven't tried the others yet - an antho entry is demanding all my attention. But zombies can make for a good read any day. World War Z started me off.
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Thank you, dear friend.
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Good. Glad to find out you did enjoy it.
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I'm guessing that's not a good response. What in particular didn't you like / enjoy? What an intriguing thought. Thanks, dugh.
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Yes, it is, but it's also fun (to me, at least). It fulfilled a long-held desire to get this story written (done?).
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[On a cool, bright, sunny morning, two people march towards a dingy block of flats. They're having an animated conversation.] [The woman speaks first.] I still don't understand why you're so worried about Bill, Daniel. [She gulps in air – the pace is brisk.] You've never met in real life. Have you? [Daniel strides along without any problems breathing.] Err… yeah. Only a few times though, when we've both ended up in the same place. You know – gaming conventions and such. [He appears keen
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When you think of Dracula, what other thoughts are present in your head? Forget blood and horror; how about maths, Kate Bush lyrics, or Chelsea FC supporters. No? Well, this is the story that includes them all and then some.
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Three Mathematical Skyscrapers
northie commented on Parker Owens's story chapter in Three Mathematical Skyscrapers
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Three Mathematical Skyscrapers
northie commented on Parker Owens's story chapter in Three Mathematical Skyscrapers
asymptotes? As usual with any of your scientific / maths-derived poems, it matters not that I don't know some of the words. As other have said, the real meaning is clear and that's what counts. -
What a wonderful thought. It was a Christmas prompt so there's the glitter and sparkle from that, plus the pantomime theme of people assuming different appearances. As you say, fairy tale.
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Yes, maybe that's why I made the swap. In fact, if I were to write the whole thing again, I'd most likely keep Sam's POV all the way through. Thanks for your encouragement, dugh.
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Glad I got that right; certainly it felt right when I wrote it. Yes, it was brief - expanded somewhat from a prompt response with a word limit of 750. I may well come back to it at some point in the future.
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Yes, Drew is more settled in himself, even if his parents aren't yet up to speed. Sam? Well, that's the first thing I'd have to decide were I to continue / expand the story.
