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The Marriage Lease

March 5th, 2008 · 8 Comments

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  • Tags: Authors · Burke Mudge · Featured Short Story

    8 responses so far ↓

    • 1 Matt // Mar 12, 2008 at 11:26 pm

      Brilliant and witty! Excellent portrayal of a social evolution/revolution of marriage.

    • 2 Editor // Mar 13, 2008 at 12:08 pm

      I agree, the voice is superb. Even the character names maintain the tone of the piece. Very well written and original.

      Thank you Burke,
      The Editor

    • 3 Burke // Mar 13, 2008 at 1:41 pm

      I truly appreciate the kind words, thanks so much.

      Thanks for this site and creating a forum like this for emerging writers to be read!

    • 4 Anthony // Mar 13, 2008 at 3:08 pm

      Wow! It speaks to what so many in our society are thinking. This story definitely has its finger on the pulse of society’s relationships, besides being very well authored. Interesting characters too…

      Loved it!

    • 5 Editor // Mar 13, 2008 at 4:37 pm

      Well Burke, I have to admit it was an act of pure selfishness and I owe all my contributers thanks for allowing me to start something to keep myself actively creating. Reading the submission is truly inspiring.

      Thank you,
      The Editor

    • 6 Scott // Mar 14, 2008 at 8:14 am

      While I hope the matrimonial union does not come to this. I believe you have struck the right cord unfortunately. You have poignantly illustrated the degradation of the “sacred union” and captured most humorously, the follies of commercialized love.

      Well done!

    • 7 Gabriel // Mar 15, 2008 at 5:57 pm

      A unique style with a rich sensory-heavy narrative. I liked the fascinating visceral ode to the nightclub scene interspersed with sufficient twists to keep the pages turning. Looking forward to reading more of this author.

    • 8 Editor // Mar 15, 2008 at 8:56 pm

      “Looking forward to reading more of this author.”

      Well, you heard them Burke. Your work is always welcome here.

      The Editor

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