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The Russian Tea Room: Orphan (Story by R.C. Peris)

November 2, 2018 periswriter

I knew him only as Alexey. He might have said his last name but I can’t seem to remember it.…

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Posted in: Crime, Fiction, History
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I Hate to be a Bother but… (bp coyle)

November 1, 2018 coylewriter

Sorry, excuse me… Sorry could you give me a moment of your time… Sorry, excuse me, I hate to be…

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Posted in: Fiction

The Russian Tea Room: Halloween (Story by R.C. Peris)

October 31, 2018 periswriter

October 31st. Halloween. It was a tradition to go to The Russian Tea Room. Manhattan. We began with Pelmeni Siberian.…

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Posted in: Fiction, Ghost Story, Horror
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Sarah (bp coyle)

October 30, 2018 coylewriter

She looks like Béatrice Dalle in Betty Blue, he says. Maybe not quite as tall. Her name is Sarah, she’s…

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Posted in: Family, Humour, Relationships

The Russian Tea Room: The Continental Man (Story by R.C. Peris)

October 29, 2018 periswriter

1927. If we are to be technical about the birth of the place. And nearly all humans are susceptible to…

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Posted in: Fiction, Relationships
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It’s Not Me, It’s You (bp coyle)

October 28, 2018 coylewriter

‘This is Maria speaking, I can’t get to the phone right now. If you wish to leave a message, please…

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Posted in: Humour, Relationships

Sensations (Story by R.C. Peris)

October 27, 2018 periswriter

“Tell me from the beginning. Chronological order.” The policeman, who had an expression of inattention and dullness on his face,…

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Posted in: Crime, Fiction
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Frank (bp coyle)

October 26, 2018 coylewriter

We loved Uncle Frank, Mom’s youngest brother. He spent time with us when he was around. He could play football…

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Posted in: Crime, Family

A Crime Can Free You (Story by R.C. Peris)

October 25, 2018 periswriter

I was found guilty. Fornicating with another man’s wife. Fornicating. Sounds clinical. Clean. Orderly. Our passion was none of that.…

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Posted in: Crime, Fiction, Romance
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Cats and Dogs (bp coyle)

October 24, 2018 coylewriter

letter for my funeral To all my children. Thanks to all of you for turning up today, I know have…

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Posted in: Humour

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