mayman

I have 121 stories published in 10 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 118511 times and 14 of my stories have been cherry picked.
1 of my 22 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 1 vote

John Read

Writing since the 70s. Bits and pieces used on TV, radio, magazines, Newspapers.

My collections

Set Eight

Set Five

Set Four

Set One

Set Seven

Set Six

Set Ten

Set Three

Set Two

Tales Of The Unexpected.

My stories

The Luffins

By mayman on Fri, 21 Nov 2014

* The Luffins will eventually be illustrated. Some descriptions may be confusing without pictures. * The strange object is a flute. * The round cave...

Children's

Story

Certificate U

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The Newgate Witch

By mayman on Tue, 09 Sep 2014

Alan's eyes shot open. The darkness was total, covering him like a blanket. Was she here again ? His hand groped frantically for the switch on the...

Horror

Story

Certificate 12

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Never On A Sunday

By mayman on Tue, 05 Aug 2014

Steve’s voice came from somewhere behind his newspaper. “Not today love. It’s Sunday. Can’t it wait ?” “You said that last Sunday. And the Sunday...

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The Lady The Butler And The Cat. (Part 2 of 2)

By mayman on Mon, 04 Aug 2014

The sound of laughter and jollity from out in the corridor roused Joseph from his chair. It was three hours since his balcony phone call. He turned...

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The Lady The Butler And The Cat. (Part 1 of 2)

By mayman on Mon, 04 Aug 2014

The impatient voice of Lady Georgina Mapleberry filled the luxurious hotel apartment. “Joseph, Joseph. Where are my spectacles ? What have you done...