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DW Davis

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Rather than feeling uneasy at her scrutiny, Jack found himself flattered and was unsure how to react to the feeling. He deflected Georgia's attention by saying, We should probably eat these calzones while they're still warm.
#webnovel #serialfiction #midliferomance
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Beyond the Mourning Tide # 16

Getting ready for his date

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November 11, 2025 at 3:24 PM

DW Davis

@dwdavisrsl.bsky.social

Back after extensive revisions, Sea, Sand, and Sabine is now available for Kindle ereaders and the Kindle App. Soon available in paperback. And, just in time for Christmas shopping, the hardcover edition launches 11/27.
#novel #youngadult #selfharm #recovery
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Sea, Sand, and Sabine

A Buzby Beach Novel

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November 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM

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Rob Bignell, Editor/Author

@inventingreality.bsky.social

#SelfPublishing #Storytelling #WIP #WriteMore #writer

November 9, 2025 at 7:31 PM

DW Davis

@dwdavisrsl.bsky.social

At the end, ask yourself, “In the last bit, is Lewis still talking? Or is the Ranger relating the fate of Lewis and his family?”
#flashfiction #horror #campfiretale
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The Campfire

An oral tradition

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November 7, 2025 at 5:46 PM

DW Davis

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It’s short, but it will break your heart.
#soldiers #military #homecoming #flashfiction
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When Home Ain't Home Anymore

A soldier's homecoming

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November 6, 2025 at 3:12 PM

DW Davis

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Trump wants people to go hungry. He doesn't care that a huge number of his supporters are among those he's hurting.
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Really American (@reallyamerican)

BREAKING: Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear just exposed why Trump is holding back food stamps to hungry Americans - it’s because he wants people to go hungry. Beshear is exactly who we need standing u...

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November 5, 2025 at 5:52 PM

DW Davis

@dwdavisrsl.bsky.social

This is from a project from which I have reclaimed bits and pieces to include in other novels. This is based on a true story of how my high school girlfriend and I wound up riding in the same car during summer driver’s education class back in the day.
#shortstory
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How I Got To Ride With Rauri

A quick card “trick” in the high school bleachers

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November 5, 2025 at 2:49 PM

DW Davis

@dwdavisrsl.bsky.social

Jack meets Georgia for coffee, and they plan a picnic dinner, if you call calzones a picnic.
#webnovel #serialfiction #midliferomance #secondchanceatlove
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Beyond the Mourning Tide #15

Coffee with Georgia

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November 4, 2025 at 7:24 PM

DW Davis

@dwdavisrsl.bsky.social

As if cutting their SNAP benefits wasn't enough, the #Trump Regime has ordered grocery stores across the country not to offer discounts or any type of assistance to SNAP recipients whose benefits have been cut-off. The @GOP sucks.

November 3, 2025 at 6:50 PM

DW Davis

@dwdavisrsl.bsky.social

Never go head to head with a writer unless you know what type of pen they carry.
#writer #pen #sword #murder
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Mightier than the Sword

It's all in how you use your pen

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November 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM

DW Davis

@dwdavisrsl.bsky.social

Is he a retired Army investigator or a high school senior? Which life is real, and which is a dream?
#paralleldimensions #timewarp #scifi #shortstory
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Which Life is a Dream — Part Two of Two

Deacon is a retired Army investigator working for the State Bureau of Investigation. Or is he a high school senior and JROTC cadet who drives a classic 1967 Ford F-150?

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October 31, 2025 at 2:16 PM

DW Davis

@dwdavisrsl.bsky.social

Recent articles report that ebook readers prefer short reads. Here's one for the #detectivestory, #crimefiction, #murdermystery fans.
The Redemption of Earl Bodine is the prequel to an upcoming detective novel.

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October 30, 2025 at 11:20 PM

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Tina Donahue - Author

@tinadonauthor.bsky.social

Been watching The Followers (Kevin Bacon TV series) on Tubi.

The psychopath who runs the cult has many of the traits of the Orange Pustule, except for the stupidity/dementia. The cult members are batshit crazy ala magats/evilgenitals/repulsives

#JailtheOrangePustuleinCECOT

October 30, 2025 at 5:46 PM

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Rob Bignell, Editor/Author

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#NovelIdeas #LiteraryArt #authorsky #amwriting #writingcommunity inventingrealityediting.com/2...

6 Tips for a Better Book Marketing Strategy

To maximize sales of your book, you’ll need a marketing strategy. here are six great tips for developing that strategy. Click the linked title for the full article.• Start early on your book …

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October 30, 2025 at 5:46 PM

DW Davis

@dwdavisrsl.bsky.social

When you live alone and things go bump in the night.
#Flashfiction #horror #halloween #thriller
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Pearly Whites of Fright

A smile to die for

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October 30, 2025 at 5:49 PM

DW Davis

@dwdavisrsl.bsky.social

Raised by an alcoholic mother. Abandoned by his father. 20 some years later comes a reckoning.
#familydrama #funeral #inheritance
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I Would Have Hated You

Hyde’s drunken mother dies, and his 20+ years estranged father shows up at her funeral. Why is he there after all these years?

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October 29, 2025 at 5:49 PM

DW Davis

@dwdavisrsl.bsky.social

Jack’s first morning of the rest of his life.
#webnovel #serialfiction #midliferomance #secondchanceatlove
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Beyond the Mourning Tide #14

Chapter 14

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October 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM

DW Davis

@dwdavisrsl.bsky.social

When it comes to end-of-life care, the system in the US seems to be designed to suck up all a patient’s money, their family’s money, and when the money runs out, the caring runs out.
#hospitals #medicalcare #medicalinsurance
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Goodbye Inheritance

The Health Insurance/Hospital Scam

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October 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM

DW Davis

@dwdavisrsl.bsky.social

Very excited to receive this news from Substack today.

October 26, 2025 at 2:14 AM

DW Davis

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Is #SpeakerJohnson keeping the government closed until after #DonaldTrump and #StephenMiller start war with Venezuela, hoping it takes so much attention away from the #Epsteinfiles it will be safe to reopen the House?

a drawing of a fighter jet flying over a volcano with flames coming out of it .

ALT: a drawing of a fighter jet flying over a volcano with flames coming out of it .

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October 25, 2025 at 8:32 PM

DW Davis

@dwdavisrsl.bsky.social

Imagine that when you sleep you dream an entirely different life and eventually lose track of which life is your real life.
#shortstory #webfiction
If you enjoy this story, you can subscribe to my Substack for free and read, view, or listen to all my posts.
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Which Life is a Dream — Part One of Two

Deacon is a retired Army investigator working for the State Bureau of Investigation. Or is he a high school senior and JROTC cadet who drives a classic 1967 Ford F-150?

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October 24, 2025 at 8:28 PM

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🇨🇦🦋Cranky Canuck🦋🇨🇦

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This courageous little girl is well worth watching!

butterflygirl24 @butterflygirl24.bsky.social · 20d

Racism towards Black people has to change. I witnessed it all my life n not just from whites. It’s not that difficult to get to know Blacks or anybody. We’re all human. Take the time to get to know different races n cultures. We’re humans n have many similarities despite looking different! #kindness