short story
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JUST TEA
The old motor home stood with hood propped open, rusted fender prominent, tires with but a vestige of tread, sidewalls cracked, appearing abandoned save for the two wooden stools and small table with tea service set upon its varnished surface. The woman, as slowly became apparent for, at first glance, he had mistaken her for… Continue reading
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MUSES
(from ACTS OF COMPLICITY, stories ) He began without enthusiasm. A crowded room filled with indifference. Open windows. Urban … calefaction. That should do. He took a cloth from his pocket, his glasses from his face, and polished their lenses. He replaced his glasses, gathered his thoughts, nodded once, and began. “Art,” he said, “is… Continue reading
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George Moore
A sketch of George Moore by his friend Edouard Manet If one were to rank Irish writers, George Moore (1852 – 1933) would certainly be among the top tier. Despite his excellent reputation, his work is generally considered to be outside the purview of British Victorian literature. He remains ‘other,’ perhaps French perhaps some hybrid.… Continue reading
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THE AMBUSH
They had given him the job as a favor. Seven weeks had passed since Nichols had returned home from his military service. Everyone had shaken his hand. The mores of a small, mountain town had recreated him larger than life. The hero. They had insisted on the job. For seven weeks he had done next… Continue reading
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