My short story, ‘The Navvy’s Bargain’, has been published by Literally Stories. A feuding couple, the long dark of Chirk Canal Tunnel, and a sinister stowaway…
Read it here.
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Matthew J. Richardson’s fiction has appeared in publications including Golddust Magazine, Flashback Fiction, Close to the Bone, Shooter, and Idle Ink. His work often explores psychological tension, place, and the quiet edges of human behaviour. He lives in Scotland and holds a Professional Doctorate in Education.
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Oh, my, Matthew, I knew enough to expect a creepy ending to this moody tale, but the key locking the door marked a clever descent to the bartered “bride” ending.
Haha thanks Annie. I do like a twist!
And congratulations on another published story. Your collection is growing!
Many thanks Annie. Growing slowly, but growing nonetheless!
Congrats Matthew!!
Thanks Chris!
Wow, what a story! I love it.
Thanks so much Claudia!