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‘Never seen a Fall as bad as that before,’ N’dru said, as the Wing assembled for dinner. ‘I have, once. Almost in the same area, too.’ I’grast looked up to the ceiling as he tried to pinpoint the memory. ‘Back in thirty-four, I reckon. Anyway, it wasn’t the Fall that was the problem. It was the sharding storm.’ R’feem looked grim. ‘Bad day,’ he said, glancing towards D’gar, then to the empty seat further down the table. ’N’rir, I’grast. Fill the cups, please.’ D’gar had been assur
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Sounds as if the management know something about Aiden, if they are being sympathetic when he takes time off, yet coming down hard on anyone else who is late. I’m wondering if he has issues or problems of his own. Not that it excuses his behaviour, but some people hide with a bottle of pills and some lash out. Tom is a good guy. At least Jason has one friend on his side at work.
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Joey gets himself too wound up about things. His imagination is now going to go to town, working out who Anthony was and why Jack kept the card.
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Despite saying he won't mention Mitch's name at the mill, I'm wondering if Coy will somehow slip up.
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So glad this story was recommended, as otherwise I might not have found it. Reading it has given me an insight into Zen Buddhism and in the hands of this writer, the information becomes a natural part of the story.
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Coming Out Of The Jungle Into The Savannah
Mawgrim commented on James Matthews's story chapter in Coming Out Of The Jungle Into The Savannah
It’s good that Joey and Dean are getting along again. Joey is right not to attend the funeral. It would only cause a scene. Yes, Shaun's parents have banned him for all the wrong reasons, but it's their loss. They may never figure out that it was their poisonous attitudes which helped to drive Shaun to do what he did. Actually, they probably won’t - they'll find a scapegoat, most probably Joey - and convince themselves it was all down to his bad influence. -
Couple of new stories in the pipeline, one a supernatural mystery, the other a fantasy story I wrote a while ago, but I’m re-editing and updating. Plus I’ll be submitting a couple to the next anthology.
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Shaun Hits the Nuclear Button
Mawgrim commented on James Matthews's story chapter in Shaun Hits the Nuclear Button
When Shaun sent that message about doing something that would haunt Joey, I worried he might be going to attempt suicide. Sadly, he succeeded. This was a tough chapter to read. -
It was hard to believe how different his life was now. Six months had passed since Shrovetide. When Craig had sent the email tendering his resignation - with slightly shaking hands - James had been there to support him. He’d also provided a strong cup of coffee to help him get over the shock of actually doing it. The reply he’d received had been a very standard, ‘thanks for all you’ve done and wishing you well in your future career.’ Its impersonal nature had made him even more glad he’d fi
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Both of them are becoming a sensible, mature pair and an asset to the Wing.
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You never know. When I wrote the original anthology story, I never thought there would be a sequel. Sometimes it’s good to revisit characters further down the line.
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Shrovetide is mad. In one documentary I watched about it, there was an incident where two men attached an electric fence to some railings to stop the other team getting to the ball. It really is an experience you never forget.
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Never give up! Part of the reason I wrote this story is to deal with the problems of being older, having a few failed relationships behind you and not feeling attractive any more. Also that love can blossom in unexpected circumstances.
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He’d had worse weekends on emergency cover. He’d also had a lot better. Sunday had started off promising; no emergencies first thing, meaning he went along to one of his own sites and sorted out a few of the little jobs that weren’t worth setting aside a whole day for. The problem with weekends was the cinemas were open by ten-thirty, meaning there was even less time than usual to do any work. Still, he fixed the fire alarm macro issue, then had a coffee from the shop in the foyer while he updat
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Confronting the Worst Day of my Life - Part 2
Mawgrim commented on James Matthews's story chapter in Confronting the Worst Day of my Life - Part 2
Shaun is definitely having a breakdown, but part of the blame has to go on his upbringing and family attitudes. He didn't dare to come out, then his best friend does and worse still, gets together with the boy he's idolized for years. Sure, he's behaved in a despicable manner, but it probably seemed perfectly reasonable, given his state of mind. Now, even worse, his parents know he's gay. Joey isn't naturally violent, but he's being pushed too far. Given that Mrs Winters now knows he’s gay as well, she's bound to get vindictive, and probably will blame him for 'turning' her son gay as well.- 28 comments
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Very nicely done, with a light at the end of the tunnel moment at the end.
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Interesting start. Judging by the conditions in southern England I’m assuming this is a dystopian alternate world, as it's obviously set in our past.
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I believe Joey also said the classic line, ‘Get out of my pub!’
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There are a few more Pern stories to come.
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I always find writing (and reading about) dragon injuries is much worse. Gold dragons are so much larger and stronger than the others, they can accomplish some very tricky rescues.
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There's quite a lot of back story to be told, before we get to the end. I reckon it'll be less than 10 more chapters now.
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We could figure out Mr Stanton would do something extreme after the way he was behaving in the pub, but to kill Jack's mother... Words fail me. And if they hadn't been so quick to call the police, Jack might be dead too. Worried about what will happen to him now with his mum dead and sperm donor under arrest.
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I think I've heard that ghost story before. I remember doing something similar on Halloween when I was a teenager. The story was something about a girl going through a spooky house and finding dismembered parts of her boyfriend. Making the props beforehand was almost as much fun as inflicting them on the 'victims' in the dark. The camping trip so far is giving everyone a chance to talk (and do). Loved the scene with Jack and Joey in the tent, both hot and tender.
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That chapter took some hard work and plenty of editing. Glad it worked.
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R’feem informed the Wing a few days later that an emergency meeting of all the Weyrleaders had confirmed the changes in Threadfall timings was a Pern wide situation, not just affecting Fort Weyr. It lasted for almost three months, taking them up to Turn’s End, before abruptly returning to the previous pattern. During that time, D’gar experienced many unusual variations in the way Thread fell and noted the way the Weyrleader and his Wingleaders dealt with each of them. He and M’rell also continue
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