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you cry, you die. chapter 2
He flagged down another tuk-tuk and went back to his hotel. He paid the driver, didn't wait for the change, and stepped back out into the streets of...
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you cry, you die. chapter 1
23 April 2001 The phone didn't ring. It hummed a low, subterranean vibration against the faux-wood of the hazel-rimmed bedside table precisely at 03:...
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you cry, you die
The wagon rattled its teeth out on the corrugations of the western Iraqi desert. It was freezing—the kind of dry, biting desert cold that cuts...
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rise of the wild cats
Set in the gritty, subculture-clashed streets of North Watford in the early 1980s, this story is a visceral coming-of-age memoir centred on the rise of the Leavesden Wild Cats. The narrative follows Stuart Rodgers, a thick-set sixteen-year-old whose life is measured in school yard scraps and the rhythmic thrum of rockabilly. Alongside his best friend and "architect" of the gang, Peter Carter—a wiry, pompadoured leader with a predatory gaze—Stuart navigates a world where identity is forged through leather jackets, "brothel creeper" shoes, and a fierce territorial loyalty. Author’s Note: Originally compiled as a collection of short stories in 2025, this project has been reimagined and expanded into a full-length memoir following critical acclaim. This edition incorporates new material and refined narrative arcs based on reader feedback.
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Cowboys and Indians
Chapter 1: The Great Outdoors Josh sprawled out, his head cushioned by a rock, feeling every bit the rugged cowboy. He glanced over at Barry, who,...
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You’ve done a wonderful job
Posted on Thu, 27 Aug 2026
You’ve done a wonderful job establishing a quirky, clever, puzzle-box atmosphere. The house feels like an extension of Werlyn’s eccentric mind. Details like the worn carpet pile, the rotary latch hidden as a coat peg, and the cluttered escritoire...
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hello
Posted on Sat, 22 Aug 2026
Yes, my friend, I was! Just to clarify, this is the prologue to an ongoing fictional story, not a true story. Chapter 1 will be coming your way soon, and I truly hope you'll stick around for the journey.
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Stuart
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nice writing
Posted on Fri, 03 Apr 2026
hi friend
This is a haunting, evocative, and technically proficient piece of writing. The prose is rhythmic and the "math" metaphor is devastatingly effective.
Read full commentwell done. stuart please check out rise of the wild cats
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well done
Posted on Fri, 03 Apr 2026
Hi friend
Punctuation with Dialogue: In English, commas usually go inside the quotation marks, and you should use a comma to separate the dialogue from the "he said/she said."
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"no time to wasted...
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