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    The Beast Ch.4

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Fleedleflump: It is with absolute heartbreak that I am writing this on my husband's behalf.
Michael passed away, very suddenly, on Tuesday the 15th November of a pulmonary embolism.
His writing and this community was so important to him, so I'd like to thank you all for providing such joy in his life.
Naomi Bell
    June Sargent: I am truly sorry and heartbroken to hear this! Your husband was one of my favorite writers here snd will be sorely missed. Our hearts and prayers go out to you snd your family at this difficult time. -
    giraffmang: Sending love to his family. He will be sorely missed. -
    jessizero: I am so sad and sorry to hear this -
    evilynne: So very sorry to hear of your loss. I enjoyed his writings and was honored to be his fan. My prayers are with you and the family. Evi -
    patricia dillon: I am so sorry. I appreciated all his kind reviews. -
    damommy: I am so sorry for your loss! -
    Jannypan (Jan) : My sincere condolences to YOU and family.
    🙏🙏🙏 -
    Gloria ....: Naomi, thank you for letting us know. I cannot even begin to imagine your grief at your husband's sudden death. Mike had returned to FanStory after a long hiatus and contributed so very much to the community with contests, his own writing, most encouraging reviews, and overall warmth and intelligence. He gave a lot and will be sorely missed by many. Please accept my sincerest condolences. -
    lyenochka: This is such a shock. Sending prayers for comfort. His wonderful imaginative book characters will be even more treasured. Thank you for letting us know. -
    karenina: Naomi, my heartfelt condolences to you on this shocking and untimely loss! Michael's work has moved and inspired me. He was always kind and encouraging and so very bright! He made me a better writer and a better person. May God be with you as you grieve. He will not be forgotten!

    Karenina -
    Pantygynt: I was so sorry to hear this news as a result of reading Christine (Dolly's Poems) valedictory sonnet. Rest in p.eace -
    John Ciarmello: Naomi, I can't say enough about your husband. We all write to you with heavy hearts, knowing we were blessed to know Mike. His support and friendship were appreciated and always looked forward to. Above all, he was kind and caring here on FS, as I'm sure he was in his personal life and endeavors. He is a friend and he will be missed. My condolences and sorrowful regrets to you and your family. -
    Pam Lonsdale: My sympathies, Naomi. He was one of the first writers to read and review my work here at FanStory, and he was always encouraging and kind. He struck me as a very intelligent, gifted writer and I was only beginning to appreciate and follow his work. His voice will be missed here. -
    barbara.wilkey: I'm praying for your family. He will surely be missed. -
    Heather Knight : I'm really sorry for your loss. I have no words. Sending lots of love. -
    Dolly'sPoems: I am so sorry for your loss, Mike wrote from the heart and I know I am going to miss his writing on Fanstory and his special personal reviews of my work. He was such a talented writer. I wrote a poem for him, my prayers are with you at this very sad time. Love Dolly x -
    Sally Law: I am so sorry for your loss, Naomi. Please accept my condolences. We all loved Mike. Love and blessings always, Sally and Jackson -
    Pam (respa): I am so sorry to hear this, Naomi. I didn't know Mike well because he joined FS a while before I did, and then recently came back. I enjoyed his sense of humor and fun. He was an excellent writer and very special to the site. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. He will be remembered by this special community of writers. -
    royowen: He deserves a tribute, can I organise something on his behalf Naomi? Roy Owen, fanstory. -
    Teri7: I am so very sorry to hear about this. He was a very nice person and good writer. He will be missed! Thank you for letting us know!
    -
    Teri7: love and prayers for you and your family!
    -
    LJbutterfly: Dear Naomi, I can't begin to imagine how such a loss feels. My sincere condolences to you and your family. I pray for God's comfort. Your husband will be missed by many. -
    Sanku: I am sorry to hear this .My prayers for the family at this time of grief. -
    Debra White: I?m so sorry for your loss. ❤️‍🩹 -
    Wendy G: I was shocked and very saddened to hear this dreadful news. Although I didn't know him well, I was always impressed by his writing and encouraged by his thoughtful reviews. Praying for peace and comfort for you, and for all his loved ones.
    Wendy G (Australia) -
    Begin Again: My sincere condolences for your loss. FS friends will truly miss him. Thoughts and prayers as you face this difficult time. -
    Ric Myworld: My heartfelt condolences to you, Naomi. Michael will be missed by many. -
    judiverse: Deepest sympathy to Naomi and family for their loss. The death of someone still young is sad indeed, and the FanStory community feels his loss. judi -
    Sandra Nelms-Ludwig: Naomi, I am so sorry to hear this news. I loved his writing and that marvelous vocabulary I teased him about. I was constantly pulling out my Webster to read lines in his poems. He will be missed by me and many others on this site. I hold you and all his loved ones in my thoughts at this extremely difficult time. He will not be forgotten. He left a lasting imprint on this world through the stroke of his pen. -
    tempeste: My deepest condolences
    for the passing of your husband🥀

    I enjoyed reading his recent poetry as his earlier writings as a teen. Above all I will remember his kindness.

    Thank you for letting us know. He will be missed much.
    -
    dragonpoet: I am sorry for your loss. I really enjoyed his writing.
    He will be missed here.
    dragonpoet (Joan) -
    Barbara Peabody Pouliot: So sorry for your loss. His beautiful words will forever speak to us. A blessing🙏To treasure❤️ -
    Terry Broxson: I just reviewed a poem of his today, I am sorry so to hear this. -
    Faith Williams: Naomi, I am so very sorry for your loss. Mike was an amazing writer as well as a kind and thoughtful reviewer. He will be missed. -
    sandramitchell: -
    sandramitchell: I am so very sorry to hear about your loss, Naomi. Mike was such a kind, helpful man, and very talented, I really enjoyed his stories. We will all miss him here. I just couldn't believe it when I read this dreadful, heartbreaking news. I'm sending love and hugs to you and your family. -
    Marienkiefer: My condolences, Naomi. Mike will be sorely missed. He was very supportive and encouraging to me in my writing. He ran the wildest and most creative competitions on this site and encouraged us to explore our imagination. May God comfort you in your sorrow.Blessings to you and your family. In fond memory.
    Marienkiefer 🌸 -
    Ideasaregems-Dawn: My heartfelt condolences to you and all those who loved him -- he will be sorely missed. -
    Realist101: Oh no...I just rejoined FS and found this...I am SO sorry. He was so good. Such a talent and was kind too. He answered my question as to how to move stories to put into a file. He was too young ... I send hugs and sincere condolences Naomi... -
    Thesis: Naomi, Michael was a very talented and kind writer. He too the time to respond to reviews and offer his thoughts on how one might enhance their writing. He will be sadly missed, and always a member of this writing community. -


FanStory wrote to Fleedleflump: The Boatman finished first in the contest "What Would You Say If Dead"
    lyenochka: Congratulations, Mike!!

    -


FanStory wrote to Fleedleflump: Drowned World finished first in the contest "Alien Invasion"


FanStory wrote to Fleedleflump:
Fleedleflumpus was posted today. It is a Milestone Post. Post number 750!


FanStory wrote to Fleedleflump: Paved in Joy finished second in the contest "Rhyming Acrostic Contest"


FanStory wrote to Fleedleflump: ...of thought finished second in the contest "Show us Your Early Poetry Vol. 3"


Fleedleflump: Just because you might be thinking it, doesn't mean you necessarily need to say it.
    giraffmang: Well, I....

    Never mind -
    evilynne: I was actually just thinking...Oh, what was I going to say? -
    Katherine M. (k-11): Honesty is the best policy... strike that. It has undesired consequences -
    Carlos' girl: Once the filter is gone... -


FanStory wrote to Fleedleflump: The Contours of Sparks finished first in the contest "Erotic Tales"
    lancellot: Well done, and thank you for submitting such a great story. -
    Michele Harber: Congratulations! I'm still trying to cool down after having read it. -
    Sandra Nelms-Ludwig: Congratulations! I should have known this story was from you. It was masterfully done! -
    Fleedleflump: Thanks so much, everyone :-). I was a little nervous about being outed as the author! I enjoyed writing something a bit different, so many thanks, lancellot, for sponsoring.

    Mike -


FanStory wrote to Fleedleflump: Hello finished third in the contest "Super Power"


FanStory wrote to Fleedleflump: First Impressions finished third in the contest "The First Date"


FanStory wrote to Fleedleflump: Congratulations! Winner of the Reviewing Contest!
    giraffmang: Congratulations, mate. Very well deserved indeed. -
    Erika Seshadri: Well done. You give great reviews. Always very thoughtful. Cheers!! -
    karenina: Excellent! Glad to see a lot of writers value your reviews as much as I do!

    Congrats! -
    Gloria ....: Way to you! :)) -
    lancellot: Congrats -
    lyenochka: Congratulations, Mike!

    -
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!! -
    Beri Bee: Congratulations! -
    Fleedleflump: Thanks so much, everyone :-). It's been an honour to review so much. I hope I can continue to be helpful.

    Mike -
    evilynne: Congrats! -


FanStory wrote to Fleedleflump: Be All You Can Be finished first in the contest "Write A Modern Fable"


FanStory wrote to Fleedleflump: He's Freddie! finished first in the contest "~ Here Kitty, Kitty ~"
    Beri Bee: Congratulations! I'm so happy Freddie got first! -
    Fleedleflump: Freddie is very pleased with his win - he is prancing as I type! -


FanStory wrote to Fleedleflump: Life Through Perception finished third in the contest "Found It"
    Beri Bee: I loved this entry so much! -


FanStory wrote to Fleedleflump: Blood Moon finished first in the contest "War"
    Wendy G: Congratulations! -
    Fleedleflump: Thank you, Wendy - I was very happy with this story so it's thrilling to have come first :-) -
    Raul1: Congratulations on the win! -


FanStory wrote to Fleedleflump: The Last Mouthful finished first in the contest "In Praise of Tapas"
    Beri Bee: Sooo goood! Mmm! -


FanStory wrote to Fleedleflump: Black and Blue finished second in the contest "Mirror contest"


FanStory wrote to Fleedleflump: Congratulations! Third Place Finish in the Reviewing Contest!
    giraffmang: Nice one, sir. Congratulations -
    karenina: Congratulations! -
    lyenochka: Congratulations!!
    -
    Fleedleflump: Thanks, all. I've been enjoying reviewing, and hope I've helped a few people catch nits and improve along the way. -
    Irish Rain: Congratulations!!! -
    Wendy G: Congratulations. -


FanStory wrote to Fleedleflump: Dairy Fairy finished third in the contest "Dear Dairy"


FanStory wrote to Fleedleflump: Murder House finished third in the contest "First Chapter And More"


FanStory wrote to Fleedleflump: Paraskevidekatriaphobia finished first in the contest "Friday the 13th"
    Fleedleflump: Aww, shucks :-) -


Fleedleflump: Sidling back after a few years without writing ... Let's have some fun!


FanStory wrote to Fleedleflump: Congratulations! Bowing to Reality won the contest "The Archer Writing Contest"
    juliaSjames: Well done, Mike. You're on a roll. -
    Quire's Gal: Congratulations Mike. -
    adewpearl: Congratulations, Mike!! :-) -
    Cumbrianlass: Congrats on the win and the book, Mike! :) -
    Narvik: Good one, Flump. Keep 'em coming. -
    Dean Kuch: Congrats, Mike. -
    Warren Rodgers: Congratulations, Mike!
    - Rodger -
    Showboat: See, Mike! I'm a prophetess, that's me. Great job on this one, my friend. One more and make it a triple! ;) -
    Fleedleflump: Thanks so much, everyone :-). I was pleased with this one so I'm thrilled to be honoured with the win. -


FanStory wrote to Fleedleflump: Congratulations! The Hole Truth won the contest "Horror Story Writing Contest"
    rama devi: Congratulations, Mike! :-)) -
    Fleedleflump: Thank you, RD :-). This is my first ever site contest win so I'm really happy. What a great start to the day (it even makes riding the train to work a good experience!).

    Mike -
    IndianaIrish: Congratulations on your horrific win, Mike. -
    Fleedleflump: Lol :-) -
    juliaSjames: Warm congratulations, Mike! -
    adewpearl: Congratulations, Mike!!! :-) -
    Ritsal: Congratulations!
    -
    Dean Kuch: Hey, Mike, congrats on the win. "The Hole Truth" knocked 'em dead, buddy! -
    Fleedleflump: Thanks, everyone! Your entry was great, Dean - congrats on placing. -
    Writingfundimension: Congratulations. I sure did enjoy your horror story!
    -
    Cumbrianlass: Well done, Mike! I'm so pleased for you. :) -
    Sasha: Congratulations!! I love this story and you deserved to win -
    Showboat: Way to go, Mike. Great story, well deserved win. Kudos!

    Gayle -
    Julia.: Congratulations! -
    Green Lake Girl: Congrats. You had a great story! -
    Fleedleflump: I'm still smiling - now on the train home where I was on the train to work :-). -
    rouskin: Congratulations! -
    Selina Stambi: Congratulations! -
    kiwigirl2821: Congrats my friend. xoxo deborah :) -
    Jay Squires: Congratulations, Mike. I don't want to say I knew it all the time. But, I did. -
    Fleedleflump: Thank you, everyone. I'm so thrilled! -


Fleedleflump: New cover art for Demons of London - a collection of Mike Radshaw stories! Coming July 2014.


    nor84: Nice! -
    vapros: Can I buy a vowel? -
    Joy Graham: Looks awesome, Mike! -
    Fleedleflump: Thanks everyone :-). I'm currently doing some final edits. -
    Dean Kuch: Nice! I'll be looking for it on Amazon, Mike! -
    Sallyo: Yay! -


Fleedleflump: Onekka was hand selected by Freebooksy while it was on a free promotion on Saturday, resulting in 1,044 downloads :-)

I'm a featured author at Freebooksy
    IndianaIrish: Congratulations, Mike. That's great! -
    Joy Graham: Congratulations! -
    Fleedleflump: Thank you :-). Hopefully some of those will turn into good reviews on Amazon. -
    babylonia: Wow~ That is great!
    -


Fleedleflump: I've just launched my professional author page on Facebook! Click the picture below to have a look. All page 'likes' are greatly appreciated.

PUBLICATIONS

I'm hoping this will be an effective marketing tool for my published works.

Mike :-)
    shelley kaye: i like "ponderer" :)
    -
    Joy Graham: I found you and liked you :) -
    Fleedleflump: Shelley, I almost put 'mental masticator' but my self-preservation brain saved me.

    Thank you both so much :-) -


Fleedleflump: Warped is now available to purchase!

Warped Cover eBook

You can get it from my Amazon author page in either Kindle or paperback format. If you buy the paperback, you should get the Kindle version free. (CLICK HERE TO VISIT)

It is also available from Smashwords and Createspace, and will soon be on Apple, Sony, Barnes & Noble, Google Books and several other outlet channels.

Many Fanstorians helped me put this novel together and I can't thank them enough. I'd be immensely grateful if you'd help spread the word!

Mike :-)
    Celtic~Soul: Outstanding, Mike! I love the final tweaks to the cover--no more funny, white nose-thingie. ;-) Sell, sell, sell! Woot! -
    RogueBear: Mike it never fails to interest me the way your brain works!
    A good story, different to anything I have ever read before. I can't wait for the next one. -
ABOUT
Location London, UK
Born August 1976
Gender Male
Member Premier Author
Joined August 2008

Interests
Writing (!), Gaming, PC Hardware
Fleedleflump (known locally as Michael Bell) is an enigma wrapped in a Dime bar, a sumptuous meal with a nutty aftertaste, a sandwich board shouting inanely of love, fantasy, and perception.

In more mentally balanced tones, he is a young(ish) [Oh, alright so I'm in my forties and kidding myself!] writer who has been fiddling with his craft since the age of eight. He's also tried his hand at photography, music composition and production, and graphics, but he always returns to the written word.

He has six books to his name which can be purchased via his Amazon author page (CLICK HERE TO VISIT);

Some existing and work-in progress projects are:

Duelists - 114,000 words and in serious need of a re-write, so watch this space

Bran's Torment - 118,000 words, written with the help of Fanstory and currently available on Amazon.

Onekka - 55,000 words, written at breakneck pace in 17 days for the 2011 National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), and also available on Amazon.

Warped - 114,000 words of YA adventure, available on Amazon.

Chronicles of the Wandering Man, his post-apocalyptic narrative poem, won a Fanstory Seal of Quality award and is available on Kindle and in super-skinny paperback form.

He also has a few work-in-progress novels, many (thanks to Fanstory) short pieces, and thousands of poems to his name. One day he fully intends to make his living with words...

Since joining Fanstory he has come to understand that punctuation is a matter for mass debate, form does in fact sometimes work, and what you think you know IS what you know, but not if you know it. Know what he means?

Be warned, he has a truly dark streak in his sense of humour, and he's not afraid of carving it into clowns' faces.
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