A Soundless Dawn by Dustin LaValley
Literary

That Pink Haired One by Dustin LaValley

Dustin LaValley is an author and screenwriter from the capitol region of New York. His books include A Soundless Dawn, and the forthcoming, (12 Gauge) Songs from a Street Sweeper, both from Sinister Grin Press. He’s had many screenplays produced and a novella optioned for film. I recently reviewed the excellent A Soundless Dawn by […]

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Nothing Is Strange by Mike Russell
Literary

Dunce by Mike Russell

Dunce Everyone calls Dunce ‘Dunce’. Everyone thinks that Dunce is an idiot. I used to think so too but not any more.   Dunce is completely bald and has a really pointed head so the temptation to get him paralytic on his thirtieth birthday, carry him to the tattooist’s and get a nice big ‘D’ […]

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Nathaniel Hawthorne
Literary

Short Story Saturday – The Hall of Fantasy

This week’s short story is Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Hall of Fantasy.   Nathaniel Hawthorne THE HALL OF FANTASY   It has happened to me, on various occasions, to find myself in a certain edifice which would appear to have some of the characteristics of a public exchange. Its interior is a spacious hall, with a […]

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A Soundless Dawn by Dustin LaValley
Literary

A Secret Love

I recently reviewed the excellent A Soundless Dawn by Dustin LaValley. Dustin has very kindly agreed to share two pieces from the book with readers of Examining the Odd. The first is A Secret Love. The second piece is coming soon! Dustin LaValley is an author and screenwriter from the capitol region of New York. […]

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