Frances Macaulay Forde
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11 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 113231 times
and 26 of my stories have been cherry picked.
32 of my 410 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 32 votes
Sue Coughlan
Although retired, I live on the Sunset Coast of Western Australia and occasionally write poetry & stories.
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IMDB: A short film made from my script on You Tube - 2006.(link is external)
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My stories
Have I told you lately...
Our morning ritual to say thank you for my cup of tea lovingly prepared, just strong enough, just milky enough no sugar. So much attention carefully...
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- 70 reads
Melissa's Melody
Observations on a train. Muffled music begins and everyone near searches in pockets and pouches for their mobiles. “ Melissa” speaks loudly and I...
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- 167 reads
Late Lecturer
LATE LECTURER For Glen….. Skeleton turned to the corner Polka dots. Orange cord. Yellow book. Blue Chairs. Wasting. Waiting. Bemused. Is it raining...
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- 180 reads
Wardrobe Mistress
I stood in front of the wardrobe we shared and stared and stared. I had just seen her with overalls down below her knees, your familiar bare bum...
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- 100 reads
Write to Romance
Jessica drove furiously through familiar back streets - happy that she'd didn't have to travel to Cottesloe; being late for meetings at Tom Collins...
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Wow!
Posted on Fri, 06 Jun 2025
As Jennifer said - a wild ride! The tension held me on the edge of my seat... my eyes racing down the page to read what happened next. Very well done, Jane! Like others, I'll have to seek out or wait for more to read. Thank you and...
Read full commentPosted in The Vale - Part One (a)
Congratulations!
Posted on Thu, 05 Jun 2025
Well-deserved accolades! I totally related to these words, Jennifer. I resisted getting a mobile phone - came very late to the lessons, My daughter became very ill and I need to be available for her and her family so eventually got one. I...
Read full commentPosted in Perverse Future
Cerasus
Posted on Tue, 06 May 2025
I've just finished reading this Poetry Sampler, 'Cerasus with various poets included. Here's my quick response showing favourites from each contributor:
S.J. Howath - 'Housewarming.
Ewan Lawrie - 'Here are Things'
Scharlie...
Read full commentPosted in The Ghost in the Machine
Loved it!
Posted on Sat, 24 May 2025
But then, I am a romantic, although for years I tried to deny it. This story made me smile. Until all that hope of romance was completely dashed, then resurrected because her man found her - at last her dream came true, just a great shame it...
Read full commentPosted in Strange dreams are made of this
Skill.
Posted on Sat, 24 May 2025
Not my usual sort of story but you write so well, Jessie, your skill shines and kept me enthralled.
Well done on all the accolades - cherries too!
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Posted on Sun, 25 May 2025
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African memories
Posted on Wed, 21 May 2025
Thank you so much, Jess for your lovely comments. Pleased you enjoyed my memory. Nice also to connect on Instagram. Keep up the good work! :-)
Read full commentPosted in African Memories
Creepy...
Posted on Wed, 21 May 2025
Yes, so creepy. Very atmospheric, intriguing, have the old couple sold you the house but still live in it? Is this an except from a book? You are such an experienced writer I'd love to know more about your writing journey. Looking forward to...
Read full commentPosted in Entry 1 — The Mug
So sad...
Posted on Tue, 20 May 2025
A sad subject, a sad memory (perhaps) of many in such sad situations, Jessie.
I suspect this is you writing not as yourself, but imagining - knowing what lurks in our towns and cities and is not talked about. Very cleverly constructed,...
Read full commentPosted in She Sleeps
Look up.
Posted on Sun, 27 Apr 2025
This resonated very well with me - both the idea and the Spitfire. However, I must confess to being most impressed by the Lancaster - that throbbing of engines as the large shadow engulfs those below... That sound reminds me of watching...
Read full commentPosted in Don't look up
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