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I have 67 stories published in 9 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 103590 times and 34 of my stories have been cherry picked.

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Mark Grist

My stories

Cherry

Mr. Darcy piñata

The reception was without incident Until bobbing through the doorway Came a piñata the shape of Mr. Darcy He buffered across to the canapés Where, dipping occasionally, he melted

The day the X box 360 died

The news hit like a tsunami tide Leaving me feeling raw and empty inside I just remember thinking ‘why?’ while Andy rocked and cried The day our x box 360 died.

An ode to my ipod

I’ll never forget the day that we first met Unwrapping you to reveal a thrilling statuette. I wasn’t experienced in the manners of Ipod etiquette And felt all flustered and awkward.

I dream of Ties

I wish I had a handsome tie that was suave, silk and slick, One with flair, that’s debonair and would enchant with just one flick, Yeah, I’d like that… A tie that’s hypnotizing,

Back seat music

At one time the only music in my world Was the music in my parents’ car And it wrapped round me as we travelled far and wide Now, a confession.

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