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The Seven7h Magpie

   (5 reviews)
Genres: Horror,
Sub-genres: Horror - Modern

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One for sorrow, two for joy, three for a girl and four for a boy.

Five for silver, six for gold, seven for a secret never to be told.

I am sure many of you, like me, learned this children's nursery rhyme about magpies. According to an old superstition, the number of magpies seen predicts whether you will have good or bad luck. Something I came across subsequently, was the existence of many variations on this rhyme, some more sinister than the children’s version.

One of those is incorporated into this short story about boyhood abuse.

WARNING: Sensitive content. Although not described in any graphic detail, a section in this short story alludes to the abuse of a minor. 
Copyright © 2020 lomax61; All Rights Reserved.

Story Recommendations (3 members)

  • Action-Packed 0
  • Great Pacing 1
  • Great Characters 3
  • Character Growth 0
  • Dialog / Banter 0
  • Plot Twists 0
  • Beautiful Writing 0
  • Immersive World 0
  • Satisfying Ending 0
  • Fresh / Original 3
  • Counldn't Put It Down 2
  • Suspenseful 0
  • Gave Me Chills 2
  • Funny 0
  • Feel-Good 0
  • Heartwarming 0
  • Emotional Impact 0
  • Thought-Provoking 0
  • Romantic Chemistry 0
  • Smoldering Chemistry 0
  • Like 7
  • Love 1
  • Wow 2

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84Mags

84Mags 10,741

· Edited by 84Mags

   3 of 3 members found this review helpful 3 / 3 members

I realized that my initial review for this story never posted. It would be a disservice to the author and this evocative tale to not correct that error. My comments after the story really say it all; this is a hauntingly wonderful read that is imaginative, clever and a bit distressing. It is beautifully written and deserves a read, even if this isn't your usual genre. 

Response from the author:

Thank you @84Mags, I’d almost forgotten about this short story posted as a part of the GA Anthology until I was notified about your review. Thank you so much for your kind words. I’ll need to get something ready for the next anthology.

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Bill W

Bill W 63,750

  

This story is loosely based on a nursery rhyme about magpies, and then the author ties the nursery rhyme to Billy, the young main character, and those around him.  This short story is intriguing, although dark, and very creative.  I loved the story and I think I've begun to understand why a group of magpies is referred to as a mischief of magpies - it's a very appropriate description.  This story may not be for everyone, but if you've read the warning and continue to read the story anyway, you will be pleasantly surprised.  It's hauntingly captivating and it kept my attention from the first word until the last.  

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