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Satin Island by Tom McCarthy
By magpiestories
/ 19 October 2021
I must start with a simple question when holding this collection of materials, the bound paper, ink, cover, spine, and ideas
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Sir Edmund Orme by Henry James.
By magpiestories
/ 17 October 2021
Sir Edmund Orme, a breakdown and analysis of the short story by Henry James. Written by Magpie Stories
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The Woman in Black – Modern Gothic at its Best
By magpiestories
/ 27 September 2021
Magpie Stories reviews the now classic retelling of the English ghost story The Woman in Black by Susan Hill
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Quick and Dirty Breakdown of The Strange Case of Doctor Jekyll and Mr Hyde
By magpiestories
/ 26 June 2021
This is a (slightly tidied) transcript from a video about Jekyll and Hyde, essentially a five-minute off-the-cuff breakdown of some context and chapters 1 and 2.
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A Time to Relax
By magpiestories
/ 9 June 2021
A short playscript. Something a little different from Magpie Stories. I hope you have a... pleasant time listening.
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In the Flesh Part Two
By magpiestories
/ 15 April 2021
A tale from Magpie Stories, what would happen if you found a book and helped to tell its story? The Second part of In the Flesh
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Tips on Writing a Character
By magpiestories
/ 10 April 2021
Stuck on how to create a character, this might be what you are looking for. Five tips on how to write a character
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Thrice and Once – Another Three Short and Unsettling Tales
By magpiestories
/ 7 April 2021
Three stories, each 250 words, each (at least a little) unsettling. I hope you have a... pleasant time reading.
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The true meaning of Easter, or Hunted Memories – A Horror Tale
By magpiestories
/ 4 April 2021
Easter is a serious time of the year, a time for reflection and new life a chance to bury some of our demons.
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A Quick Introduction
Welcome to the homepage of Magpie Stories. Why not peruse some of the posts and comment on what you like and what you would like to see in the future.
I currently work in education teaching English. Having done this for a decade, I finally took the plunge and decided to turn my hand to writing, something I had always told myself I would do and never had the courage to until now. I hope that you will join me on this journey.
I hope you have a pleasant time exploring
Magpie Stories
My Two Guiding Principles:
- To create a community of writers and readers
- To create good quality content including short fiction, writing challenges, tips, and updates on my first novel
5 replies on “Magpie Stories Home Page”
Yeah I love this kind of content. I’m here to support.
Morning, thank you very much, glad you enjoyed the site. I aim to get more uploaded this weekend. I will check out your YouTube page as well later on today. Thanks again,
Magpie Stories
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Thank you, I endeavour to ensure that I do edit my work constantly, it could be I am from the UK and do not use American spelling. Appreciate the feedback though.
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