Mark Say
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I have 68 stories published in
3 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 114206 times
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126 of my 691 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 128 votes
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Staring at Ophelia
I haven't been able to leave this room in Tate Britain for eight years
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If I Were A Bell
Inspired by a moment from 'Guys and Dolls'.
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My Father Is Younger Than Me
It had been sixty years since I last saw him
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Behind the Church
Outcasts grappling with a dilemma of belief. Inspired by a painting by Lionel Feininger
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The Big Blank (2/2)
I had two accidents more than twenty-five years apart, and remembered nothing from in between
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A thoughtful piece
Posted on Sat, 22 Jun 2024
Sorry to read that your son can't see the point in voting. I understand his frustrations, but feel that lets politicians off the hook. If his main concern is environmental issues a vote for the Green Party counts forr something as the numbers...
Read full commentPosted in "For, being green, there is great hope" (quote from Shakespeare's HENRY VI PART 2, ACT 3 SCENE 1)
Great stuff Colin
Posted on Sun, 19 Jun 2022
I've said that I've struggled with written prose in a strong vernacular like this, but in audio format it's great to my ears. I suppose different media work best for different people.
And I found it quite gripping, conveying a strong sense...
Read full commentPosted in Sheep Without a Shepherd (Extract from my debut novel)
You're welcome ...
Posted on Fri, 31 Jan 2020
That's how I start every day. It's also why the neighbours want me arrested.
Read full commentPosted in My Name is Slow Commotion
I'd say ....
Posted on Mon, 27 Jan 2025
a big part of Trump's support has come from people who think the sun shines out of his rear end and will always worship him. But he won the election because he managed to attract enough floating/flakey/non-political voters who just liked the...
Read full commentPosted in Ye Mighty
Yes indeed
Posted on Sun, 19 Jan 2025
I always enjoy alternative takes on Bible stories.
Read full commentPosted in City Slicker
Sorry for your loss Penny4.
Posted on Sat, 11 Jan 2025
Sorry for your loss Penny4. The way you convey here it is painfully touching.
Read full commentPosted in "Silence"
Very good story
Posted on Sat, 28 Dec 2024
Always seems to be something a little off kilter, which kept me engaged, and a neat twist at the end.
Read full commentPosted in Home is where the mind is
An engaging read
Posted on Tue, 24 Dec 2024
Playful and gently thought provoking.
Read full commentPosted in Santa Pause
What drugs have you been taking?
Posted on Sat, 30 Nov 2024
An intriguing read.
Read full commentPosted in The fickleness of new daylight
Excellent Jane
Posted on Mon, 18 Nov 2024
Punch and Judy have had a weird place in our national psyche. A few years ago I saw a show at an event that was full of nice, middle aged, middle class people who were probably very caring and liberal minded - and they all laughed merrily at the...
Read full commentPosted in Cricks Crocodile
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