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MUTT, Monsters Under The Bed, Dealing with Bed-Wetting, Thumb-Sucking, and Other Trauma MUTT, Monsters Under The Bed, Dealing with Bed-Wetting, Thumb-Sucking, and Other Trauma
MUTT, Monsters Under The Bed, Dealing with Bed-Wetting, Thumb-Sucking, and Other Trauma


Due to the alarming increase in bed-wetting, thumb-sucking, and other trauma related childhood incidents; sleepless and exasperated moms are determined to make an end to the ancient but irrational fear of the so-called “Monster-Under-The-Bed”.

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When Bitterness Invades Your Heart, You Shall Reap Bitter Fruit When Bitterness Invades Your Heart, You Shall Reap Bitter Fruit
When Bitterness Invades Your Heart, You Shall Reap Bitter Fruit


If you live with a bitter mindset, you shall surely reap bitter fruit. The consequences of bitterness defeat the joys of life This is a story of wickedness in the form of bitterness.

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Excellent FREE Science Fiction, Fantasy Horror Short Stories Excellent FREE Science Fiction, Fantasy Horror Short Stories
Excellent FREE Science Fiction, Fantasy Horror Short Stories


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Country Roads, A Not Science Fiction Flash Of Rm Harrington Country Roads, A Not Science Fiction Flash Of Rm Harrington
Country Roads, A Not Science Fiction Flash Of Rm Harrington


If you are seeking a science fiction read, Country Roads is not for you. Rather this piece designed as a means of getting to know the author.

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As The World Burns – A Sci-Fi Short Story by Rm Harrington As The World Burns – A Sci-Fi Short Story by Rm Harrington
As The World Burns - A Sci-Fi Short Story by Rm Harrington


As The World Burns, a sci-fi look at the effects of greed and bitterness even in the mists of complete and total world destruction. Will Toby help the world or just himself. How important are the needs of your loved ones, and how far will you go to ensure their lifestyle.

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Alien Warfare, The Orb – A Free To Read Science Fiction Alien Warfare, The Orb – A Free To Read Science Fiction
Alien Warfare, The Orb - A Free To Read Science Fiction


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Wolf-men, and Beasts, Monsters in the Night – a True Tale of Halloween Pursuit Wolf-men, and Beasts, Monsters in the Night – a True Tale of Halloween Pursuit
Wolf-men, and Beasts, Monsters in the Night – a True Tale of Halloween Pursuit


“Spooky,” Keith said. He was looking at the night too. “You shouldn’t have stayed so late.” “Hump. Ain’t nothing out here.” I glanced around the yard, saw no sign of the dog, then cupped my hands before my mouth and called for him. “Ahhhya. Ahhhya.”

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“Some Say There Are Worms In The Black,” a FREE to Read RM Harrington Short Story “Some Say There Are Worms In The Black,” a FREE to Read RM Harrington Short Story
"Some Say There Are Worms In The Black," a FREE to Read RM Harrington Short Story


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Real Bats Flying All Around Our Head, Free to Read, Star Trek, Television Real Bats Flying All Around Our Head, Free to Read, Star Trek, Television
Real Bats Flying All Around Our Head, Free to Read, Star Trek, Television


They say real bats are blind. I don’t believe it. I stood in there with the little sucker; it hanging on tiny clawed fingers from the curtain, and me pretending to be a man. If the bugger wasn’t looking at me, it was looking through me.

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Chapter Ends, by Poul William Anderson: Free To Read Science Fiction Chapter Ends, by Poul William Anderson: Free To Read Science Fiction
Chapter Ends, by Poul William Anderson: Free To Read Science Fiction


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Unnecessary Warfare, An Incidental Reaction – Free To Read Short Sci-Fi Unnecessary Warfare, An Incidental Reaction – Free To Read Short Sci-Fi
Unnecessary Warfare, An Incidental Reaction - Free To Read Short Sci-Fi


In crafting “Unnecessary Warfare, An Incidental Reaction,” I have purposed to run a series of war-focused science fiction, war in fantasy and war in horror. This free to read short sci-fi is my first entry toward full engagement.

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Teleportation Devices, Unexpected Consequences – FREE Read Short Story Teleportation Devices, Unexpected Consequences – FREE Read Short Story
Teleportation Devices, Unexpected Consequences - FREE Read Short Story


In this FREE to read Rm Harrington short story involving the unique aspects of teleportation devices, we meet Marianne, a disgruntled old lady, her husband and the unexpected consequences that sometimes occur in an out-of-the-way country store.

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Writing Descriptive Science Fiction in a Logical Manner

Rm Harrington Short Stories avatarPosted on April 12, 2019 by rm harringtonApril 12, 2019
Leadin for Wriing Descriptive Science Fiction in a Logical Manner

8 tips – When writing descriptive science fiction, craft actions & visuals in a manner that stabilizes reader interpretation of your created and often flexible world.

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Posted in Descriptive Writing, Writing Descriptions, Writing Science Fiction | Tagged descriptive science fiction writing, descriptive writing, persuasive science fiction, writing descriptive science fiction, writing logical manner

“Show, Don’t Tell” by Sandra Gerth, Rm Harrington Book Review

Rm Harrington Short Stories avatarPosted on March 29, 2019 by rm harringtonMarch 29, 2019
Verified Keeper - Show Don't Tell How To Write Vivid Descriptions

Show, Don’t Tell: How to write vivid descriptions, handle backstory, and describe your characters’ emotions (Writers’ Guide Series Book 3) Kindle Edition Book Blurb “Show, Don’t Tell.” Book Blurb Show, Don’t Tell, an effective writer’s guide for everyone with a desire to craft vivid descriptions, present powerful characters, and correctly and effectively deliver backstory that does not hinder the excitement … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Descriptive Writing, Writing Tools | Tagged book review, descriptive writing, writing tips, writing vivid descriptions

Write Vivid Descriptions, Tips For Science Fiction Authors – Fantasy Writers

Rm Harrington Short Stories avatarPosted on March 22, 2019 by rm harringtonMarch 22, 2019
Helping Science Fiction Authors Write Vivid Descriptions

Writing Vivid Descriptions Critical For Success As A Science Fiction Author When science fiction authors write vivid descriptions, the norm can become extraordinary. Words and phrases perceived as metaphorical may shift into the realm of literal application. What your readers interpret as symbolism can reference a tangible event. Phrases routinely thought of as “figures of speech” may be statements of … Continue reading →

Posted in Science Fiction Authors, Writing Descriptions, Writing Science Fiction, Writing Tools | Tagged Sandra Gerth, science fiction authors, verified a+ review, writing vivid descriptions

Comic Books, The Visual World of Science Fiction and Fantasy Comic Books

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Sound Effects in the Visual World of Science Fiction and Fantasy Comic Books

At a very early age in my life, the visual world of science fiction and fantasy comic books captured the focus of my imagination and my outlook on life. A story you do not want to miss.

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Posted in Comic Books, Comics, Fantasy, Story Type | Tagged Comic book sound effects, fantasy comic books, Reading science fiction, Spiderman, Visual world of science fiction

Slow Blogging – How Slow Writing Hinders Efficient Blogging

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Efficient Blogging Rule 1: On-the-fly habitual editing is an obstacle to efficiency in writing.
Efficient Blogging, Rule 2: Stop thinking and start writing
Efficient Blogging, Rule 3: Write according to your range of knowledge.
Efficient Blogging, Rule 4: Ignore grammar, spelling and research
Efficient Blogging, Rule 5: Finish before you edit

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Posted in Writer Tips, Writing Tools | Tagged Efficient blogging, habitual editing, slow blogging, slow writing, start writing

Unbridled Creativity, Releasing Your Creative Muse

Rm Harrington Short Stories avatarPosted on January 21, 2019 by rm harringtonJanuary 21, 2019
Releasing Muse, Creativity Unbridled.

Active imaginations produce quality original content, but a lazy muse cannot even meet average standards. Herein, learn how to release creativity unbridled.

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Posted in Creativity, Quality Writing, Writer Tips, Writing | Tagged creative muse, Creativity released, creativity unbridled, creativity unleased, lazy muse

Dragon Myths and Legends, Much To Do About Folklore

Rm Harrington Short Stories avatarPosted on January 9, 2019 by rm harringtonJanuary 9, 2019
Dragon Myths, Complements to Jw432 of Pixabay

Writing a story that includes dragons, folklore and other mythical creatures? Here are a few sources for dragon myths that you may have missed.

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Posted in Dragons, Folklore, Myths, Story Type | Tagged creatures, dinosaurs, dragon myths, Egypt, folklore, gods, Greek, history, legends, mystical, mythology

Review Mortal Prey, Another Prey Novel by John Sandford

Rm Harrington Short Stories avatarPosted on December 10, 2018 by rm harringtonJanuary 2, 2019
Mortal Prey, a John Sandford Novel, 13 in Prey Series

Time to Review Mortal Prey, A John Sandford Prey Novel As I closed the book, I knew it was time to review Mortal Prey, number thirteen in the John Sandford prey series of novels. I read most all of them long ago, but last Christmas, I gathered the collection and sent it on to my oldest grandson. Well… That got … Continue reading →

Posted in Story Type | Tagged book review, detective novel, mortal prey, review mortal prey

Alien Invasions, Six Top Reads In Science Fiction Alien Invasion Genre

Rm Harrington Short Stories avatarPosted on November 12, 2018 by rm harringtonNovember 12, 2018
Alien Invasion, End Time

Alien Invasion, Top Six Reads in the Genre Herein without great fanfare are the Rm Harrington top six reads in the Alien Invasion genre. Some are old. A few are new. But there is something about each one that tickles my love for science fiction stories that involve alien intrusion in the world of human life. These tales often involve … Continue reading →

Posted in Alien Invasions, Aliens, Warfare | Tagged Alien Invasions, Aliens, Best Sci-Fi, Top Reads

Increase WP Blog Traffic, Review of Grow Traffic Visitor Promotional Services

Rm Harrington Short Stories avatarPosted on October 15, 2018 by rm harringtonOctober 22, 2018
Increase WP Blog Traffic, a Review of Grow Traffic

Battle To Increase WP Blog Traffic The process for gaining increase WP Blog traffic is simple. However, increasing site traffic in an effective and beneficial manner is an entirely different ballgame.  We all need to grow our Word Press blog traffic, but the means for doing so are many… most very costly. Herein is a brief review of that happened … Continue reading →

Posted in Story Type | Tagged grow traffic, product review, visitor promotional services, word press blog traffic, wp blog traffic

Alien Warfare, The Orb – A Free To Read Science Fiction

Rm Harrington Short Stories avatarPosted on September 23, 2018 by rm harringtonMarch 4, 2019
Alien Warfare, CCO Creative Commons Image

Alien Warfare May Not At First Seem So Alien In the following free to read science fiction tale of alien warfare, seven marines encounter something not quiet normal. Herein, I am not trying to craft a tale of awesome new technology, nor a tale of immense expanse into alien lifestyles. In fact, the people in this story are normal, marines … Continue reading →

Posted in Free to read, Military Technology, sci-fi short, Warfare | Tagged alien warfare, FREE to read, marines, military technology, short science fiction
Rm Harrington Short Stories avatarPosted on September 10, 2018 by rm harringtonFebruary 22, 2019
Unnecessary Warfare, Cover Display

In crafting “Unnecessary Warfare, An Incidental Reaction,” I have purposed to run a series of war-focused science fiction, war in fantasy and war in horror. This free to read short sci-fi is my first entry toward full engagement.

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Posted in Free to read, sci-fi short, Story Type, Warfare | Tagged FREE to read, incidental reaction, science fiction war tale, unnecessary war, warfare

Themes Science Fiction – Writing With A Plan

Rm Harrington Short Stories avatarPosted on July 29, 2018 by rm harringtonJuly 29, 2018
Themes Science Fiction, public domain image from Frankenstein novel

If you have even dabbled in themes science fiction oriented you have heard of AI and the resulting apocalypse that is envisioned.

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Posted in Story Characteristics, Themes Science Fiction | Tagged history, themes, themes science fiction, writing plan, writing sci-fi

Science Fiction Concepts, Characteristics of a Sci-Fi Story

Rm Harrington Short Stories avatarPosted on July 16, 2018 by rm harringtonJuly 16, 2018
Science Fiction Concepts, sci-fi stories

Science Fiction Concepts, Sci-Fi Story Definition When seeking to clearly define science fiction concepts, sci-fi authors soon recognize that no clear definition takes top billing in this genre of exciting and energized story telling. Yet the most popular and recognizable conceptual science fiction characteristics within the scope of story telling tend to involve:   Science, Technology Time Travel Scientific Methodology … Continue reading →

Posted in Story Characteristics, Story Type, Writing Science Fiction | Tagged sci-fi story, sci-fi story characteristics, sci-fi story telling, science fiction author, science fiction concepts

Science Fiction Story Characteristics – Encompassing the Scope of SF Plot-Lines

Rm Harrington Short Stories avatarPosted on July 2, 2018 by rm harringtonDecember 1, 2018
Science Fiction Story Characteristics, the SF Plot-Line

Science Fiction Story Characteristics or How to Craft A Great Sci-Fi Plot Science fiction story characteristics are defined by a process wherein SF authors seek to extend scientific principles into a scientifically acceptable fictional plot-line. This means that the author must examine past, present and future scientific concepts with regards to a simple question: What If?  Great science fiction stories … Continue reading →

Posted in Story Characteristics, Story Type, Writing Science Fiction, Writing Short Stories | Tagged sci-fi story characteristics, science fiction story characteristics, SF plot-line

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