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"These violent delights have violent ends. And in their triumph die, like fire and powder. Which, as they kiss, consume."— Romeo & Juliet, Act II, Scene VI

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Author: Courtenay's Corner

Courtenay S. Gray is a writer from the North of England. You’ll find her work in an array of journals such as A Thin Slice of Anxiety, Misery Tourism, Expat Press, Red Fez, and many more. She will often post on her blog: www.courtenayscorner.com Twitter: @courtenaywrites Instagram: @courtenaywrites

The Drunk Detective (Play Excerpt)

I am currently writing a ten-page play based on the Sherlock Holmes stories. This is an excerpt from it. SCENE: … More

Arthur Conan Doyle, Irene Adler, John Watson, playwright, Sherlock Holmes, stage play, Theatre

Books I Read in March

For the first half of the month, I hadn’t completed any books. But, I soon changed that. My life is … More

books, Currently Read, Fiction, List, playwright, poetry community, reading, writing community

I Was on BBC Radio!

In the U.K., there is something called BBC Upload. Now, most are aware of the BBC as they are a … More

bbc radio, Fiction, interview, poetry community, short story, writing community

Strip Tease

London, 2015 standing on the platform of Piccadillythe woman beside me flicks her TescoClubcard between her French acrylics.the man opposite … More

depression, love, narcissism, Poetry, writing community

Valley of the Dolls

Sleeping with my parent’s divorce lawyer should have felt wrong, but it was rather exciting. I’d spent so many years … More

Age Gap, Fiction, Lolita, short story, writing community

Self Portrait as Extracts

Monday I met up with X today. We ate pancakes. He said I look good. I wish he wouldn’t lie. … More

depression, diary entries, Epistolary, Fiction, love, writing community

15/03/22

Today has been filled with a lot of worry and tears. Barney (cat) was fine this morning, but he changed … More

depression, diary, diary entry, journal, writing community

Sunday, 13th March, 2022

Sunday Breakfast: A packet of crisp & a cup of tea Lunch: Spaghetti Bolognese Dinner: Prosecco For twenty-five years of … More

diary, diary entry, journal, nonfiction, thoughts

Diary Entry — 10.03.22

8:00 am: I ate bacon and eggs that nana made. 10:00 am: We picked up X after going to the … More

diary, diary entry, Food, Food writing, writing community

Supine

Did you know that Salvador Dali would take small naps with a key in his hand and a dish beneath … More

art, death, depression, Fiction, flash fiction, Lana Del Rey, philosophy, Salvador Dali, writing community

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