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‘Still raining, still dreaming’… by Stuart France

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Sue Vincent

* …That night Jed’s ‘derelict’ appears in the bed-room enveloped in an aura of light. He slowly crouches and whispers in my ear: ” ‘E cummin outta dem bushes shinin’, ‘e shinin’ like sum black buff sun. * ‘E donna … Continue reading →

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Samildanach…by Stuart France

Posted on November 6, 2016 by Sue Vincent

* …The torchbearers hurriedly re-lit the torches of Dun Culhwch. “Why, a veritable master of all the crafts we have here, it would seem,” said Big Chief Hawthorn, “but let a seat be brought for this man who has asked … Continue reading →

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Earth’s Ore… by Stuart France

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Sue Vincent

* “Oh, and Bilbo, if you should, in fact, find a live Dragon down there, don’t waken it.” The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. * * Some are called… The Dragon speaks. Some are taken… The Dragon sleeps. * * … Continue reading →

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Lair of the Black Shade… by Stuart France

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Sue Vincent

* …A flutter of recognition flicked across his gaze. “What is it?” Asked Wen, her icy tone slicing through the summer haze like a frosty stare. “There’s an old lay, I can’t quite remember how it goes…” “Try!” * * … Continue reading →

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Stairways to heaven…by Stuart France

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Sue Vincent

* “It’s just a landscape, Don.” * * “Well, it is undoubtedly a landscape…” * * “…And a sky-scape too…” * * “…Although, I’m not too sure what justice has to do with it…” Continue reading here

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Thursday photo prompt – Creature #writephoto

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Sue Vincent

As this week will take us to Halloween, I’ve chosen a genuinely spooky photograph. This black creature with glowing eyes was captured on camera when we visited an ancient mine a few days ago… Use the image to create a … Continue reading →

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Seeking the Hermit…by Stuart France

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Sue Vincent

* “Should be over by the crags.” * * “Look more like Hags to me.” * * “But Hags are usually at barrows.” Continue reading here

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Overkill hill by Stuart France

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Sue Vincent

* Never look back! It is good advice, unfortunately in literature, this advice, when given, is never adhered to. Gilgamesh…Orpheus…Lot…Dr Faustus… They are all concerned with Soul. The Soul that turns to look back is caught in time. It is … Continue reading →

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Ground Zero from Stuart France

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Sue Vincent

* Deep in the heart of Derbyshire… * * A single, eerie light shines out from Langsett Towers… * * And something primal stirs. * * As night descends, a flare flames… Continue reading here.

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Moonlit by Stuart France #writephoto

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Stuart France: * EURYNOME I sing to the moon. I pray to the moon. I cry with the moon, and she tells me the ‘why ?’ Continue reading here.