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The Game
In the Great Game of courtly intrigue, a young noble is tested by scandal and corruption.
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~4,897 Words
Satire, Romance/Love, Drama
Type: Short Story
Updated 15 years ago
Dark Pagan Eyes
In the lawless West morality is measured in shades of grey. Inspired by Cormac McCarthy.
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In which I assess Krzysztof Kieślowski's take on liberty, equality and fraternity.
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An entry for a competition - the theme was horseracing.
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In the lawless West morality is measured in shades of grey. Inspired by Cormac McCarthy.
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A slightly off-the-cuff piece inspired by rain. Might lengthen it a bit.
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A girl finds herself out of her depth among would-be friends.
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An insight into the typical modern teenager's life through the eyes of a 17 year old boy.
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In the Great Game of courtly intrigue, a young noble is tested by scandal and corruption.
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