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Barry Simple

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Barry Simple @barrysimple.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

A short essay this week, inspired by a post I breezed past on Substack about the need for writing fairytales. It struck me a lot of my own writing has been inspired by fairytales, and one in particular meant a lot to me. Good King Woofledoof | Live Now: barrytheclub.substack.com/p/good-king-...

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Barry Simple @barrysimple.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Arrows break eyes from on high Angled seven, quarter eight Crisp air amplification Warm jowls, coffee soaked Fried egg, salt, pepper - just remains Grizzled, by time and circumstance Early Elders | 2023 | 1/2

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Barry Simple @barrysimple.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Added some more longer-form prose to my substack. This one is pretty recent, and honestly felt like the end of a chapter for my life. "Distant Mountain" substack.com/profile/1613...

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I once saw you in the distance You looked like a gleaming demon Bashful and uncertain I clung to you Hoping to glimpse the source of your fire But all I found were burns and peeling anger A tempe...

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Barry Simple @barrysimple.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Dark Legacy part 5 is live! The gang visits an Inn of Historic Reputation, and finds themselves among crowds in the city. barrytheclub.substack.com/p/dark-legac...

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Dark Legacy pt. 5

Chapter 4: On the Road to Piris, Inn Special Times

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Barry Simple @barrysimple.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

All the thrones closed, None more allowed to take residence. No temporary or prolonged may stay, Dishonored and distressed the must remain. Wandering the halls and the jungle they fret, Lost and alone despite their numbers, Forsaken in the dawn. In Desperate Times | 2026

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Barry Simple @barrysimple.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Dark Legacy part 4 is live! The quest begins in earnest, pushing our heroes through the swamp toward an uncertain enemy, and uncertain goal. Find out what lies ahead: barrytheclub.substack.com/p/dark-legac...

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Dark Legacy pt. 4

Chapter 3: Through Fen and Forest, Friend and Foe

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Barry Simple @barrysimple.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Part 3 of the Dark Legacy story is going live on my substack: barrytheclub.substack.com at 0900 tomorrow! The journey is just beginning... barrytheclub.substack.com/p/dark-legac...

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Barry Simple @barrysimple.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Jittering, breathing - Hard Gaspong, snorting - Unprepared Men stand and pace Boys three arrived Now before the eyes Hungry to leave Desperate to believe The others will succeed Uncles Boyish Try | 1/2

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Barry Simple @barrysimple.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Hot pans and singed hands A lovely morning meeting Aromas of southern spuds Grilled corn and smoked sauce She awaits table-side for my promise. Open mouths whispering loudly Late nights past While warm mugs held Wake our souls together. 1/2 | Lover's Morning

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Barry Simple @barrysimple.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

I opened an old vault of horrendous terrors of my own minds creations that had haunted me for decades... This ones a bit silly and talks about my formative years. Enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/barrythe...

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Barry Simple @barrysimple.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Finally finished my most recent writing about my time in the medical field. If you want a glimpse at the horrific and absurd reality of emergency medicine through the lens of a traumatized emt with a soul... Check out Emergency Diversion | Going live 0900 open.substack.com/pub/barrythe...

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Barry Simple @barrysimple.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Part Two of Dark Legacy is live now on my Substack; open.substack.com/pub/barrythe... This time its all uphill, with more puzzles, more lore, and a bit of learning from our mistakes with regards to pride and circumstance.

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