Susan Marie Shuman is an author and freelance writer/editor who currently resides in the wilds of Birmingham, AL. She shares her life with four spoiled cats, several friends (not all of them imaginary) one husband and one step-son. When she's not working, Susan enjoys horseback riding, reading, taking her cats for a spin in their pet stroller, and taking naps.
An ex-bartender, recovering crash test dummy and all-around late bloomer, Susan graduated from the University of South Alabama in 2004 with a BA in English. She minored in Russian.
Long-range goals include visiting Israel, the Czech Republic and Liechtenstein. Susan is also planning to launch a micronation which would be called either Suzannistan or Eastern Suzanorovia.
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that’s full of darkness ! Wow !
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Thanks. I seem to have a knack for dark. 🙂
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Yes , exactly !!!
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That was short, but captivating. I think the last line was perfect and heightened tone. Great post!
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Thanks so much, Aidin! 🙂
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Wow! Double darkness for sure! Great use of the prompt.
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Thank you, Leona. Much appreciated!
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Oh my YES–Powerful pen strokes!
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Thanks, Jael!
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Most welcome 🙂
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A whole story in just a few words! 🙂
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