

The Last Tango.
I stand, waiting, gazing across a surreal world etched in silver and gray. Ragged clouds, like tattered funerary shrouds, partially...
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Jan 69 min read
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The Necromancer. Part III
The Necromancer. Part III With a glass of absinthe mixed with Perrier water on the low table beside me, I curled up on the settee trying...
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Jan 66 min read
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The Necromancer. Part II
My tiny garret overlooked the narrow dirty streets of the south bank of the Seine, teeming with crack-whores, pimps and the dregs of...
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Dec 30, 20249 min read
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The Necromancer. Part I
I recognized Sébastien the moment I turned onto the street, Rue Desaix. He was that morning’s sole occupant of the five, small round...
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Dec 30, 20249 min read
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The Witch of Morvan. Part I
This is my 'day 3' blog post for October Frights Blog Hop 12 October 2024. A two-part story. Part II will be posted tomorrow. This is...
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Oct 12, 20248 min read
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The Witch of Morvan. Part II
This is my 'day 4" blog post for October Frights Blog Hop 13 October 2024. The hand Gauvin used to shake mine was dry, calloused and...
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Oct 12, 202412 min read
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A Halloween Tale.
My appearance may be misleading if you are unaware of my story. From the wispy feathers of white hair, the gaunt features and wrinkled...
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Oct 11, 20247 min read
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Barghest.
This is my 'day 1' blog post for October Frights Blog Hop 10 October 2024. Serena was driving too fast for the narrow, winding route...
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Oct 3, 20245 min read
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