Tag: writing
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Some Learn to Fly
‘Some Learn to Fly’ was published by Le Château Magazine. A somewhat dark tale, the story examines how a shared environment and similar circumstances impact two teenagers’ lives. A heads-up on this one—there are some graphic passages. You can read ‘Some Learn to Fly’ here.
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Fight Night
‘Fight Night’ was published by Le Château Magazine. ‘Fight Night’ sees a diminutive, winged third party instigate a relationship quarrel, leading to some unusual outcomes. You can read ‘Fight Night’ here.
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Purveyor of Deception
‘Purveyor of Deception’ was recently published by Le Château Magazine. ‘Purveyor of Deception’ is a tale of honesty and deception, of resisting temptation and the dangers of giving in. Will the visit of one man’s girlfriend’s sister cause him to throw it all away, or will he resolve to resist where others succumb? Have a…
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The Rogue
The Rogue appears in the October 2021 edition of The Honest Ulsterman.
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The best time to start
The best time to start features in Issue No. 2 of The Things Unsaid.
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The man who walked in circles
The man who walked in circles appeared online on The Galway Review.
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Wakey-wakey!
This weary husband has a unique way of standing up for himself.
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Learning
My short story ‘Learning’ which was featured in Issue III of Sonder Magazine back in September 2020.
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The Shadow Lurker
A Short Story Competition winner, ‘The Shadow Lurker’ is the tale of an encounter with Crom Dubh (the “dark crooked one”), a mythological and folklore figure closely associated with Ireland and my local village. It is also my first published piece.
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All Things Make Memories
sometimes the happiest of memories can be found in everyday objects and rituals.
Gene Murphy Writer 