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Abducting Aliens - bp coyle

Abducting Aliens (bp coyle)

December 14, 2017 coylewriter

Okay class, settle down. Today we are going to revise Practical Abduction. So let’s begin with the basics. It’s all…

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Posted in: Humour, Science Fiction

The Weed (story by R.C. Peris)

coylewriter

It was a genetically engineered marvel. A weed – nutritious, filling, and delicious – could grow anywhere. It could grow…

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Posted in: Fiction, Humour, Science Fiction

First Halloween (bp coyle)

coylewriter

It was the kitten’s first Halloween, and she was enjoying it as much as could be expected. Not much at…

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Posted in: Fantasy, Horror, Humour
for him - bp coyle

For Him (bp coyle)

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He’s resting now. We are all trying to be quiet. He has been drinking a lot recently. Work is hard.…

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Posted in: Family, Fiction, Relationships
people in horro stories do stupid things - r c peris

People in Horror Stories Do Stupid Things (story by R.C. Peris)

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“Ducks have slimy green excrement,” Jerroll said as his rubber boots crunched hardened soil, dried pine needles, and tiny pebbles.…

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Posted in: Horror, Humour
Can't be too careful - bp coyle

Can’t Be Too Careful (bp coyle)

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I guess there’s a mad old lady in every neighbourhood. I suppressed a sigh when I found ours on my…

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Posted in: Adult, Dark Humour, Fiction, Parenting

The Executioner (story by R.C. Peris)

coylewriter

I could make it easier on them. I could. I could give them drugs while still in their cell and…

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Posted in: Dark Humour, Fiction
love potion - bp coyle

Love Potion (bp coyle)

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When the are small they throw stones at me, call me witch. But when they get older they sneak up…

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Posted in: Dark Humour, Horror, Relationships
The Door - R C Peris

The Door (story by R.C. Peris)

coylewriter

My name is Magda and when I was seven my brother and I discovered a door in the basement of…

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Posted in: Fantasy, Fiction
job satisfaction - bp coyle

Job Satisfaction (bp coyle)

coylewriter

They gave me a gun, with live ammunition. I was refused by the army and the police, some crap about…

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Posted in: Adult, Crime, Dark Humour

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