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Manuel Royal, like Tristram Shandy, was born with a broken nose. He will die. In between, he lives and writes in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Published Nov 8, 2020 · 1,274 words (5 minutes) · 138 views
A little girl has a big day.
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Published Oct 30, 2020 · 1,729 words (7 minutes) · 196 views
A little girl loves her pumpkin.
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Published Sep 27, 2020 · 2,518 words (10 minutes) · 208 views
Fantasy Humor Romance Stormy marriage Ups and downs
A segment from an upcoming collection, A COLD QUICKSILVER SWEAT.
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Published Aug 16, 2020 · 1,066 words (4 minutes) · 187 views
Fantasy dementia Inconsolable loss
A sample of an upcoming collection of ghost stories, to be called A COLD QUICKSILVER SWEAT.
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Published Jul 11, 2020 · 997 words (4 minutes) · 252 views
Fantasy Historical Methodical ghost Species extinction
Everyone is just passing through.
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Published Jun 25, 2020 · 1,447 words (6 minutes) · 256 views
Humor Vaginamobile Fragile package
A one-act play about love and remembrance.
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Published Jun 10, 2020 · 2,451 words (9 minutes) · 261 views
Lunch is never long enough.
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Published Jun 5, 2020 · 2,139 words (8 minutes) · 264 views
Fantasy Elves are horrible Endless night Christmas presents Chimneys
Santa!
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Published May 30, 2020 · 1,011 words (4 minutes) · 315 views
Humor Literary Fiction Mystery Cake and ice cream Kidnapping Parts
Birthdays are special.
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Published May 29, 2020 · 712 words (3 minutes) · 1 like · 282 views
Fantasy Science Fiction Frankenstein Organized crime Organ donation
There are reasons people confuse the man and the monster.