In Today's Issue

Truth or lies by Susan McCartney
Great fat lies
Reviews for 'Tales of the Unaccepted'
Random Joke
Amaaaaaaaaazing Fact
Finish with a Song

TRUTH AND LIES

In the arithmetic of love.  I minus you equals nothing. You and I together equals everything

‘I read your book.  You’re – it is disgusting.’

His words drench the distance between us with venom

‘You shouldn’t have read it,’ I say

A Truth

‘Who is this man?’  His words demand – command

Blue eyes meet green

I pause. ‘It is fiction.  There is…..was no man, no lover.’

A Lie

He growls. ‘Who is this man with hungry eyes and hands – caressing, satisfying, worshiping. The man that made YOU feel beautiful?’

I say, ‘that man does not exist.’

A Lie. A Truth

He waves disdain. ‘What is this perverted fantasy?  This twining of moist limbs on silken sheets.  This merging of souls?’  A snorted laugh – a balled fist

‘As you say,’ I whisper.  ‘A fantasy. Ashes of a thing long lost.  Something I had once.’

A Lie. A Truth

‘You write of this man as if he were real.  There was……..is a lover.  Tell me his name.’

Green eyes blaze but blue remain cool

‘He is dead,’ I murmur

A Lie

He snarls spittle.  ‘Tell me the name of this blind fool who would want YOU.’

I think before speaking. ‘You wouldn’t like it if I told you.’

A Truth

‘His name!’  Temple veins throb

I reflect.  ‘He is dead.  Dead to me now for many years.’

A Lie.  A Truth

‘Who will read this filth?’ He slams the book

‘It is selling extremely well,’ I counter

A Truth

Ice blue meet bulging green

‘Speak his name for the love of God!’ His words catch in the throat and fail

I smile with a shrug – feign a dismissive wave.  ‘You wouldn’t want to know.’

A Truth

‘I want to know his NAME. I must know.’

A Lie? A Truth?

‘The man is you.  Once it was you and only you.  But that a lifetime away.’

No Lie

Blue no longer – shards of steel

‘I’m leaving you now.’

A Truth

Green flash…… pain

A gasp.  A sob. ‘Please don’t go.  I can’t live…………’

The Truth

Susan McCartney

Big Fat Lies

Top ten fibs told by mums

1. 1 Carrots make you see in the dark.
2. 2 We’re almost there.
3. 3 If you don’t come now, I’ll leave you here.
4. 4 If you sit too close to the TV your eyes will go square.
5. 5 The chocolate has all gone.
6. 6 It’s bedtime - 30 minutes earlier than usual.
7. 7 It won’t hurt, I promise.
8. 8 If you keep pulling that face when the wind blows it will stay that way.
9. 9 Eating crusts will make your hair curly.
10. 10 There are no replacement batteries for that toy.

Reviews for Tales of the Unaccepted

Top customer reviews

5.0 out of 5 starsA very enyoyable read

ByJim Purtillon 19 July 2017

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It was a pleasure to read this book. Neville Raper is clearly a genuinely funny man. His engaging and self-deprecating sense of humour runs through these stories, but this is a lot more than just a funny book. Some of these stories explore the dark side of life and have a powerful sting in the tail (and tale).
This is not run-of-the-mill fiction. It is different, quirky and original.
I enjoy Neville’s easy style. He says that he enjoys writing and it shows. He has a real way with words. He uses excellent imagery in these pages and reveals himself as an astute observer of mankind.
I look forward to reading more of the work of this very promising writer.

5.0 out of 5 starsGreat - I love short stories and these have good ...

ByAmazon Customeron 20 July 2017

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Great - I love short stories and these have good twists, unexpected endings and more - ideal for that train/bus journey to work. I'm waiting for the next.

5.0 out of 5 starsNot your average book of short stories

ByAmazon Customeron 22 July 2017

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I can honestly say i have not read a book like this, it is BRILLIANT. Short stories with so much content. The humour, the dry wit, the twists and turns. I cannot oversell this book! Cannot wait for the next one.

5.0 out of 5 starsEntertaining short reads.

ByAmazon Customeron 21 July 2017

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A cracking collection of slightly skewed short stories. Each of them ideal to read when you have a spare five minutes or so.......not suggesting when that may be, but remember to wash your hands afterwards.

5.0 out of 5 starsLoved the twists

ByT Southworthon 15 July 2017

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Loved it...a lot of the stories had a twist which I really enjoyed. I also enjoyed the sneak preview of the next book.....

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5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

Bysinead egertonon 25 July 2017

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A lovely book and a great read definitely recommend you buy this book

5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

ByAmazon Customeron 25 July 2017

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Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Each story was thought provoking, and well written. Looking forward to the next book.

5.0 out of 5 starsIf you enjoy the unexpected then this book is for you

ByAmazon Customeron 14 July 2017

Format: Paperback

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Random Joke of the Day !!

I've got OCDC its like OCD but it rocks !!!!

Surgeons who play at least 3 hours of video games a week are 27% faster and make 37% less errors !!


Finish With a Song

Given the theme this is Fleetwood Mac and Little  Lies released in 1987..