Harpy Blinks

- December 18, 2016

Thinking Plainly Limited

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On the cusp of adulthood a teenager looks ahead to the life of adventure and discovery he is so certain awaits… but the expectation of greatness is the cruelest trick… and years later, now a middle aged academic, a promotion that should have been cause for celebration pricks his sense of achievement. A chance encounter with a young student releases a darkness that, like his reflection, shows the man behind the persona. Contains explicit language. Not suitable for children.

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Hello, I'm R.G Rankine. I am a self-published indie author based in London, UK. Although I consider myself very much a novice, I am excited to be at the start of my life long journey in writing. I am interested in contemporary fiction and write short stories that have a focus on modern life. I formed Thinking Plainly Limited in January 2012 to self publish ebooks and to be part of the fascinating community of independent writers. With the help of my fellow writers: Rufus Garlic and Alfred Duff, as well as the amazing people I have met in the self publishing world since starting this journey, I am learning and developing with every story. I am on all major social media sites and would love to hear from you, please feel free to connect from any of the links on my websites, www.thinkingplainly.com or www.rgrankine.com.

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R.G Rankine March 2, 2012

Three short stories letting you into the lives of ordinary people. A brief glimpse into Peter and Juliet's evening together, a day of musing for Jerry, and a chance encounter for Gerard that says more about Victoria than it does Alex. Three different slices of experiences that shows us we should perhaps take more from what we see as 'ordinary'.

R.G Rankine April 9, 2012

When Philip's father told him something unexpected it made him think carefully about his relationship with his father, his family and his past. Trivial matters can mean more than other people ever realise, they can offer up paths never before thought of and sometimes helping others is to help yourself.

R.G Rankine February 20, 2012

Addison had wanted to get away from everything and everyone for a long time. He had planned his escape from the world and thought he would be happy. He was happy. For a while. But once he had made real his plan; once he had withdrawn from the world, he didn't understand why he could not settle. Why did his mind start thinking this way? Was he really alone? What was it he actually wanted? Addison found it was time to confront his dreams; did he really understand the choice he had made?

R.G Rankine January 30, 2015

It's such a hard task, to trust your instincts. When you are a schoolboy trying to cope with emerging new feelings it's even harder. Nicholas has tried to understand what it is to grow up but isn't sure he is ready, and the conflict he is facing between building new relationships and destroying old ones is an uncomfortable test. He must challenge his emotions and confront what he wants against what he is being asked; it is difficult to find a path between right and wrong, but it is a lesson in life he knows he cannot avoid.

R.G Rankine March 5, 2015

Colin’s caught on the ropes. Through blood, sweat and pain he’s trying hard to be the person he wants to be but is he lying to himself? Maybe it was the person he wanted to be, could have been… once… is he ready to admit that was the past and move on with his life, with the woman he loves… does he realise he is fighting much more than the man opposite him in the ring?

R.G Rankine May 15, 2015

Three short stories:
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Do we really know why we look for things? Maybe it's to prove we have worth... or perhaps to find comfort in remembering what we once had... or possibly it's because to stop looking would be to stop caring.

R.G Rankine January 2, 2016

Three short stories from R.G Rankine.It is how we look at the world that either sedates us or excites us… from:

The Trees of '87
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The 6.30 to Marionette's End
To the awakening of a beautiful and available world after decades of assimilation... a city man's journey into work becomes the most important he will ever take.

R.G Rankine April 15, 2017

Three short stories from R.G Rankine:The Benefit of Housing
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Being helpful to dear old Mr. Murphy brings about more than just one discovery.

Passing the Days
Reflecting on perceptions over a coffee and croissant.

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Three short stories from R.G Rankine:Bedside Penitence
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Cathy keeps the real reason for her attendance at a school reunion secret.

The Sea Air Will Blossom
A summer job at a B&B has the hoped for impact.

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