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The New Mediaevalism…

Posted on December 17, 2022 by Stuart France

* St George ‘cradling’ or ‘choking’ a baby dragon? (Nuremberg Chronicle 493) * ‘Our un-elected leaders murder millions of us in real-time then appear on televisual entertainment programmes to appeal for our forgiveness. * The health service routinely puts to … Continue reading →

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A Search for the Serene ~ Iain Kelly #writephoto

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Sue Vincent

I lit out for the coast searching for serenity. I had no idea if it would be there or not, but it sure as hell wasn’t where I was coming from so I had nothing to lose. Hitch-hiking across the … Continue reading →

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A Magical Token of Friendship ~ Mason Bushell #writephoto

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Sue Vincent

They say; You have to believe it to see the magic. Twelve-year-old Elsie believed with all her heart. Every time she got the chance, she’d run through her back garden and into the ancient oak woods beyond. She’d make her … Continue reading →

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A Day in the Life of Tokenism ~ Iain Kelly #writephoto

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Tokens of his love left by way of an apology before he left last night to go back to his wife and children. She dumped the flowers in the bin. At her yoga as she tried to revive herself from … Continue reading →

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Cross or Crescent ~ Iain Kelly #writephoto

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Sue Vincent

First in this week… A cross or a crescent, why did it matter? The blood was always red, it ran the same no matter where they sent her. The victims needed the same things no matter what banner flew over … Continue reading →

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Interpreting Art ~ Geoff Le Pard #writephoto

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Albert Albion stood back and smiled. It was as perfect as he thought it would be. He stepped forward and, shivering with anticipation, ran a finger over the rolling hills, imagining the perfect moment when the Genius committed his soul … Continue reading →

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One For The Mists ~ Na’ama Yehuda #writephoto

Posted on August 16, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Her people came from the place where the mist rests on the turf and the ladder to and from the heavens can unfurl. It was where they all still lived. It breathes, mist does. The fog kisses the lungs in … Continue reading →

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Roaming the Peaks Forevermore ~ Mason Bushell #writephoto

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Branagh did what he always did, he walked aimlessly beneath the leaden, cloudy skies. His feet barely feeling the rocky ground and dried out grasses brushing his legs. His stride carried him through the peaks and troughs of the undulating … Continue reading →

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Clouded Judgement ~ Iain Kelly #writephoto

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Sue Vincent

I stood in front of the bench. The sentencing judge peered down at me with a look of disgust. ‘Do you have anything to say in mitigation before sentencing?’ he asked. My solicitor had advised me against saying anything: ‘Just … Continue reading →

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Fenella’s Island ~ Mason Bushell #writephoto

Posted on August 8, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Fenella had grown into a tomboyish teen beside the ancient highland loch. She’d learned at school beneath the sandstone spire of the village church. Her life one big adventure amid the pastel cottages, rolling green hills, evergreen forests and majestic … Continue reading →

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