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Dubious Characters

A collection of unlikely stories, magic and madness

Posted on December 25, 2020July 15, 2025 by dubiouscharacters_wk4ogf

‘Twas the night before Christmas

< 1 -minute readWe writers always feel a bit lacking during the holidays as all our designer friends send out beautifully crafted Christmas e-cards. So this year, I thought I would send out this micro story.

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Posted on October 4, 2019July 15, 2025 by dubiouscharacters_wk4ogf

The Secret of Life

< 1 -minute readThis is a short, free-form poem about love and the daily motions of life.

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Posted on October 4, 2019July 15, 2025 by dubiouscharacters_wk4ogf

The Punter’s Papers

5 -minute readIf there’s one god that Hong Kongers worship most, it’s the God of Fortune. Sometimes, Fortune smiles on someone truly deserving. Other times, the smile isn’t Fortune’s at all.

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Posted on October 4, 2019July 15, 2025 by dubiouscharacters_wk4ogf

Hey, Mom…

< 1 -minute readWhat does a writer with no talent for choosing gifts offer Mom on Mother’s Day? How about some memories from childhood?

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Posted on October 4, 2019July 15, 2025 by dubiouscharacters_wk4ogf

The Rat and the Fireflies – an Unlikely Christmas Story

2 -minute readLong ago, when the Gods still walked the Earth, there lived a clever Rat who dared to challenge the Kingdom of Heaven. This is his unlikely legend.

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Posted on October 4, 2019July 15, 2025 by dubiouscharacters_wk4ogf

Umm…

< 1 -minute readAsking someone on a date isn’t always easy. If you’re the shy type, you might relate to this little poem. with too many words that say too little, too late.

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Posted on October 4, 2019July 15, 2025 by dubiouscharacters_wk4ogf

Sonnet – Shadows

< 1 -minute readOn the opposite end of the spectrum of my other Sonnet, “Soft Echoes”, this sonnet is about the longing that lingers after a relationship has ended.

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Posted on October 4, 2019July 15, 2025 by dubiouscharacters_wk4ogf

Sonnet – Soft Echoes

< 1 -minute readThis sonnet is an attempt to capture those moments of joy and fear when young love is blossoming.

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Posted on October 4, 2019July 15, 2025 by dubiouscharacters_wk4ogf

A Winter Day’s Rush

9 -minute readThis touching little tale is about the Christmas Eve rush, as seen through the eyes of a stray cat.

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Posted on October 4, 2019July 15, 2025 by dubiouscharacters_wk4ogf

My God, There Are Rats in the Basement!

4 -minute readLord knows it’s not easy to get rid of rats in the basement! This humorous tale is inspired by a National Geographic story.

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