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Robert Read Author of novels and stories, dark, brooding and tragic.

Robert Read
Robert Read
Dijon, France
Member since: Dec, 2008
Last login: 10/31/2009
Last update : 10/29/2009
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  • I reside in a haven of solitude in the Cote d'Or  of Burgundy,  an area renowned for some of the best red wines in the world.  Originally from England,  I herald from the south west corner of that mist enshrouded isle steeped in ancient history.  Secondary education of five years at boarding school spawned an ambition to become a writer of science fiction and horror stories. However, responsibility to a wife and son, and a career in electronic design subverted the dream until divorce in 2003 re-ignited the creative urge.  

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  • Mask

    October 28, 2009

    •   Mask: A horror story for Halloween. “Timmy!” his mother called from the hall. “There’s a parcel in the post for you. I think it’s from your father. Come and see.” “Looks like it might be the young man’s birthday then,” said the postman.“Yes, Halloween and birthday rolled into one. He’s ten today."“Wheeee!” Timmy squealed as he left his ...
  • All Hallows Night

    October 28, 2009

    •   The form for this poem is a Villanelle    O n this dark All Hallows Night,Witches on their broomsticks leap As phantoms gather out of sight; Ghosts that haunt in shrouds of white,From ‘neath the blankets children peepOn this dark All Hallows Night; Werewolves howl and vampires bite,Sipping blood from wounds that weepAs phantoms gather out of sight; Pumpkin mask of demon ...

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    Reading your post feels like I'm looking into a mirror. I hope I can use your words as incentive... Excellent piece of writing, and I sincerely thank you for sharing. Rob...

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