Mark Burrow

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The Careers Teacher

By Mark Burrow on Mon, 13 Jul 2020

Mrs Darwish, the manageress, was standing behind the main desk flicking through papers.

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Not too Much to Ask

By Mark Burrow on Tue, 07 Jul 2020

Some blokes, they dream about free climbing El Capitan, cycling the alps, taking their family to Disney World or Disneyland. Not me.

The DJs Who Turn into Swans

By Mark Burrow on Fri, 12 Jun 2020

The swan that Anne kept in the spare room was her ex-boyfriend, Marcus. When Darren had the flat to himself, he liked to sit in the room, which had a paddling pool, and chat to her ex.

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Ticking

By Mark Burrow on Sat, 23 May 2020

The owner of the restaurant, Pete, fired Darren for arguing with a customer. Darren was adamant he did nothing wrong.

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This is even better on the

Posted on Tue, 28 Mar 2023

This is even better on the second reading. What a belter of a short story this is. The way you build it up, take it down, and then build it up again is top drawer.

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Enjoyed reading this,

Posted on Tue, 28 Mar 2023

Enjoyed reading this, Marandina. You capture the ruggardness of the landscape, rich with myth and legend.

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Congrats -- this excellent

Posted on Tue, 14 Mar 2023

Congrats -- this excellent piece, which has real rhythm and pace to it, is our Pick of the Day -- Please do share on Facebook, Twitter et al.

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I've never heard of this

Posted on Tue, 14 Mar 2023

I've never heard of this story before. The detail about hastening the end is especially grim as I guess it was known by people that the condemned were often still alive after the drop. Very evocative and deftly put together -- the coffin as a...

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Dust to dust.... I liked the

Posted on Tue, 14 Mar 2023

Dust to dust.... I liked the melancholic, wistful feel of this and the strong imagery. Nicely done.

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Congratulations -- This is

Posted on Mon, 06 Mar 2023

Congratulations -- This is our Pick of the Day. Please do read part II and don't forget to share on Facebook and Twitter

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Very poinant and enjoyable.

Posted on Tue, 07 Mar 2023

Very poignant and enjoyable. Thanks for posting.

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Haha! Alas, no trace of The

Posted on Mon, 27 Feb 2023

Haha! Alas, no trace of The Smiths. Meat is Murder has always been my fave album.

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I don't have much forgiveness

Posted on Tue, 28 Feb 2023

I don't have much forgiveness in me I'm afraid. I feel like those politicians have had every opportunity to educate themselves and they've chosen greed, ignorance and bigotry. Telling people with buggar all to upskill themselves is so offensive...

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Cpngrats -- this is our Pick

Posted on Mon, 27 Feb 2023

Cpngrats -- this is our Pick of the Day -- please do share on Facebook, Twitter et al.