The Other Bill Shakespeare

The Other Bill Shakespeare

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In the vibrant tapestry of 1970s Australia, where high society meets the counterculture, orphaned Madeline "Maddie" Piedmont is thrust into her aunt's care, uncovering family secrets, while sparking laughter and growth in cousins Simon and Edith (Didi).As shy Simon stumbles toward Logies stardom, shedding his stutter, and bratty Didi sheds her "Didiot" ways, Maddie is caught in the shadow of a corrupt politician's son. After a harrowing ordeal leaves her vulnerable and alone, she invents a husband, Bill Shakespeare, to shield herself from society's harsh judgments. The Shakespeare we're all familiar with said: "All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players..." This Aussie Bill embraces the role of her faux husband with a zeal that surprises even Maddie.Once a sceptic, he comes to believe in providence. Together, they navigate a world of mistaken identities, bell-bottoms, and disco beats, discovering that love, laughter, and a dash of Shakespearean drama can challenge a judgmental society's conventions.Will their unconventional union thrive amidst the psychedelic dawn of a new age, or will it unravel like a fragile dream?…

The Jezebels of Bedlam.

The Jezebels of Bedlam.

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Bedlam is the hottest nightclub in town and it just happens to be situated across the road from the brothel, Jezebel's. Du Malum, a corporate giant, owns both establishments and business is booming. That is, until people begin to die in a manner that defies logic. Du Malum's involvement is suspected but how, and why? Only Du Malum's elite board members are aware of the tunnel hidden by dark magic, linking Jezebel's to Bedlam...Authors note to Wattpad Readers:This is Book 1 in the Tweldor trilogy, and is the revised and edited version of the story previously titled, "The Blood Of Jezebel," which had in excess of 16K reads prior to being taken down.…

Hunter and Other Short Stories

Hunter and Other Short Stories

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Short stories and musings that are the results of writing challenges.…