Writing

Murder On The Pacific Ocean

Accidents on boats happen. When they occur at sea, things turn bad fast. It’s a dangerous world between the waves. If someone falls overboard, they can go missing and leave no trace. There are no witnesses to recount what actually occurred, and there isn’t even a body. Distance, drift, salt-water and sharks, often make one …

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Breaking Up Could Be The Best Thing I’ll Ever Do

A fairy-tale is coming to an end. I can feel it. I say I love you, but something’s wrong. It doesn’t feel right. If I had to describe it accurately, parts of this relationship have become a horror story. I mean, we’ve worked on fixing the problems — tried so very hard to make things …

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Doomed Hero

Shoot The Hero: Writing Against Plot Tropes

Fairy tales are sweet as sugar. They reward heroic characters with happy endings and serve justice to evil. Good triumphs over bad, love prevail and every loose end is nicely resolved by The End. H.E.A warms our souls by saving us from reality. Yes, let’s read about the good fight while finding social harmony and …

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Our Secret Affair

Secret Affair Confession: ‘The Kisses Taste Way Better.’

I must confess, the touches are tinglier too. I wish I’d done this sooner. The number of nights I spent awake, thinking about cheating, was endless. Last night, l finally crossed over and did it. And I’m not sorry, either. It’s naughty, and I don’t mind sharing my secret with you here. To hell with …

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What Are The Current Statistics for Couples In Sexless Marriages?

Want to know how many couples are in sexless marriages at this very moment? Are you curious to know something about the success/failure rate of sexless marriages — those that get back on track versus those which end in divorce? Are you concerned about which age groups are affected most by a lack of physical …

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Live On-Air Counselling For Teenagers and Parents Of Adolescents by Tony Brindell

It’s a challenging time for parents. How does society face those obstacles and raise resilient, confident teenagers without overstepping their teen’s personal and social boundaries? How do we keep the lines of communication open so our youngsters can make it to adulthood prepared for the journey that’s ahead of them? Tony Brindell specializes in teenage …

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Amateur Photographers Discover Body

Reporter: Julie Sephlia MF News & Media Logan City: Two Meadowbrook photography TAFE students taking a walk this morning, discovered a woman’s near-naked body in low-lying grass on the banks of the Logan River. Charlene Foley, 38 of Kingston, was last seen on Wednesday night after she told her husband she was going for a walk for fresh air. …

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A Story For Those Who Are Attracted To The Night

Do you have a yearning for the stars? Do you find yourself being drawn to the moon and feeling a deep connection to it? Words don’t describe it, right? The sensation is visceral. It’s an inexplicable desire. Well, you’re a special kind of special person. You’re what’s known as a nyctophile — someone who absolutely …

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misery literature

I Love Misery Literature

Pseudo-biographical abuse narratives have become popular of late. For some, there’s nothing more tantalizing than digesting a real-life story about a victim who has suffered in the worst kinds of way. Sexual, psychological and physical abuse, paedophilia, sadism and self-harm — are just a few of the topics covered in what’s been coined as misery …

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