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I have 121 stories published in
10 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 132148 times
and 14 of my stories have been cherry picked.
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John Read
Writing since the 70s. Bits and pieces used on TV, radio, magazines, Newspapers.
My stories
The Man Who Couldn't Stay Dead. (Part 1 of 6)
A diamond merchant is murdered in Milan. A few hours later a baby is born in London with unexplained scars and markings. His childhood is plagued with nightmares and visions of being murdered. Overnight he begins speaking Italian and developes a love of diamonds. As an adult, he uses clues in his nightmares to find his murderer. But he finds more than he expects.
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The Wannabe
You don't know who you are, You only know who you wannabe. You want to think great thoughts, But they've all been thought before. And say great...
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Jack's Diner
Rainwater lay cold and dead in the gutter, reflecting the blue neon light of Jack’s Diner. It was strangely pretty, like a cheap hooker after a night...
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Summer Sky. (A Basket Case.)
A two minute short story. It's not the only thing that comes to a swift end !
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25, Chapel Lane. (A Christmas Tale.)
Xmas Eve. Children carol singing find a house unseen for years. Innocence takes them inside & they meet the occupants. This will be their best Xmas ever. Do they really meet who they think ?
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