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I have 215 stories published in
10 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 179323 times
and 46 of my stories have been cherry picked.
Mark Ashley
My stories
J) In The Box
Splinters of old wood, Iron clasp and rust, Held above sleep And behind years, Over the shadows of time. In the box. The circle of ghosts, And the...
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- 794 reads
I Don't Want To Do This Anymore
Alone. I don't want to be Your sweet friend Who always listens, Who always cares, Who always lets you leave With someone more exciting. I don't want...
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- 671 reads
Human Cage
Compelled, pressured, push and prodded, Placed on a pedestal of ice, Worshiped like a winter god, An April fool about to die, I feel the world is...
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- 840 reads
G) Evidence
drag slime and shale pebble sheet black pulled across deep green dry crackle razors torn cloth patterned print plain cotton shreds torn shine like a...
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- 796 reads
End Game
Those unsuspecting seafaring men Who have unwillingly Taken the captains maggot Find themselves, Destruction destroyed, Swimming The non-specific carnal strain, Share huddled dawn On addicted streets. In phantom blankets, Jealous leeches quake. Wind swept woman, engine knocking, Staggers fuelless. Arid mildew ridden laundry Walking hazy way Imagines golden marionette And totter dances a step or two. Dream portfolio refuge flutters, Slick smile wander, Across the railway tracks By the gas works, Floating face down In screaming lakes Borrowed gentle twilight, Still burning.
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- 888 reads