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The Musings of the Big Red Car's avatar

Damn good story.

Colin Devonshire's avatar

Thank you, it’s good to know people read my stuff.

Melissa Royer's avatar

I was hooked from your first sentence. Fantastic read.

Colin Devonshire's avatar

Wow, thank you.

Vicki Allen's avatar

The first two words “The bar…”and “which was a lie” - just from that little denial, I was transported in the first sentence directly into the setting. I felt like I was walking with her every step on her journey to the village and my heart was tight even though she was not afraid. Enjoyed reading this!

Julian Grant's avatar

Lovely work. Some beautiful language choices here. Always a pleasure to read.

Colin Devonshire's avatar

Thank you, Julian.

J.W. Ellenhall (novelist)'s avatar

Great story! Have you ever written a series?

Colin Devonshire's avatar

Yes. Recently starring a female Thai detective with OCD. I have another waiting for editors comments, I’m not expecting much, haha.

Jude Klinger's avatar

Love your stories!

Colin Devonshire's avatar

Thank you, Jude. Another one coming later.

Douglas McClenaghan's avatar

Superbly written, with some very evocative turns of phrase, especially that powerful ending. I have been reading your work for some time and I am taken by how your writing has evolved.

Colin Devonshire's avatar

Again, thank you. I think the short tales suit me better.

David Perlmutter's avatar

You know Thailand well, Colin...

Colin Devonshire's avatar

I’ve lived here for over 30 years.