M.A.Batten

Joined June 2021

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M.A.Batten is an award-winning writer of fantasy, science fiction, and dark fiction. 'Somerton '53', 'Bestiarum Noctis' and 'DARK: And the Boy in the Hole' are available on Amazon. www.mabatten.com

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Virtuoso
A hush of anticipation fell over the audience as the stage lights dimmed. A single spot illuminated the curtain at stage left and all eyes turned, awaiting the appearance of Vian Nyugen.
By M.A.Batten3 years ago in Fiction
Neophobic
They only came out at night. And they terrified Greer every time, despite his size and strength. Now, he stood inside the front door watching through the peephole, as he had done every night since the troubles began.
By M.A.Batten3 years ago in Horror
Liminality
Silvered by the thin sliver of moon, the silhouette dragged the body along the wooden pier, loose limbs bumping over the old planks. The lake sparkled as a light breeze tickled the surface. A dense tangle of mangroves crowded the shore on all sides, thickly knotted darkness against darkness.
By M.A.Batten3 years ago in Horror
A Man of Much Importance: Parts 7 to 9
These micro-stories were written for the Word Improv writing challenges set on Instagram by @WordSleuth. Each challenge provides six rare words to be included in each story.
By M.A.Batten3 years ago in Fiction
A Man of Much Importance: Parts 4 to 6
These micro-stories were written for the Word Improv writing challenges set on Instagram by @WordSleuth. Each challenge provides six rare words to be included in each story.
By M.A.Batten3 years ago in Fiction
A Man of Much Importance: Parts 1 to 3
These micro-stories were written for the Word Improv writing challenges set on Instagram by @WordSleuth. Each challenge provides six rare words to be included in each story.
By M.A.Batten3 years ago in Fiction
Amnesiast
He pressed the silver button and could hear the rising and falling melody of the doorbell inside the house. The small retina display on the door of the house lit up and a woman with impeccable hair stared at him from the screen.
By M.A.Batten5 years ago in Fiction
Cured
INT. ENTRYWAY – DAY A dark and gritty entry to an apartment block – a narrow short hall with a door to the outside at one end and a flight of stairs at the other. A fluoro light flickers. A bag of trash has been discarded in the corner. The stuck door takes a shove to open it. SALINA IKKE, 26, Scandinavian, enters wearing ripped jeans and a grey hoodie, her long blonde hair spewing from the raised hood. She carries two plastic bags of groceries.
By M.A.Batten5 years ago in Fiction

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A Man of Much Importance: Parts 7 to 9

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