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Dark Dreams

At home, his room was full of pantyhose - he'd strangled scores of homeless girls and kept the nylon trophies, each a memory (reminding him of how they'd begged and wept). He planned the brunette's murder as she slept... written 2nd November for Anthony's Darkness contest

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Date: 11/6/2020 8:06:00 AM
Oh wow, and this could be true with the awful murder stories we see on TV - really blood curdling - excellent write though! Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.
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Date: 11/4/2020 5:55:00 AM
A dark and chilling write...
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Date: 11/4/2020 3:54:00 AM
Sad. Maybe she will strangle him with his socks. Thanks for dropping by. Sara
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Date: 11/3/2020 3:39:00 PM
Definitely a dark poem, Jack! Another serial killer! Regards // paul
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Date: 11/3/2020 2:10:00 PM
oh gosh such a dark theme Jack and quite mysterious i feel quite chilled reading your poem ... perhaps this is a case for Inspector Morse or Miss Marple:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 11/3/2020 1:47:00 PM
Oooh, very dark, Jack! I've always wondered why serial killers take "trophies." Best wishes for a win, Hon! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 11/3/2020 1:18:00 PM
yesss, I like dark ones like this. I have a few like this too. I know you and I both love a dark mystery!!
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