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Guest author: Luanne Castle – Kin Types

The poems and flash prose in Kin Types were begun as I accumulated family stories and information over the years. My grandfather had an excellent memory and was an enthusiastic storyteller, so over time I came to feel that I … Continue reading

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The raising of the Egyptian Lazarus – Extract from A Certain Measure of Perfection by Simon J. Kyte

Simon J. Kyte shares an extract from his book, A Certain Measure of Perfection (click the link to visit the Kindle page on Amazon.com) . “At the time of the Restoration, the opening of a locked chest in a remote … Continue reading

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Good For Something…a Jack Lockwood story by Geoffrey West

Reblogged from the Jack Lockwood Diaries: “I’ve got you!” We were touching, chest-to-chest. I could smell his sweat. The whites of his eyes and the ebony black of his skin were an inch away from my face. And I was … Continue reading

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The Chest # writephoto from vanbytheriver

Reblogged from Van in response to this week’s photo prompt… They were never intended for our eyes. They were evidence. Family secrets. A life ruined. Sue’s Photo Challenge But there they were. The telltale photos. Glued onto yellowing pages. Hidden … Continue reading

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