Tag Archives: Reading

I’ve Finally Finished Reading Demon Slayer

Posted on January 8, 2023 by ashleymanningwriter

It took me a long time to actually get around to reading Demon Slayer, even though I kept on hearing such great things about it. If you’re not familiar, then the story follows Tanjiro, who becomes a demon slayer after … Continue reading →

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The Pale Blue Eye – Film Review

Posted on January 7, 2023 by ashleymanningwriter

Director: Scott Cooper Writer: Scott Cooper Starring: Christian Bale, Harry Melling, Gillian Anderson, Lucy Boynton, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Toby Jones, Harry Lawtey, Simon McBurney, Timothy Spall, and Robert Duvall Scott Cooper’s adaptation of Louis Bayard’s 2003 novel The Pale Blue Eye … Continue reading →

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Magic in London: Whistling – Part Three

Posted on January 6, 2023 by ashleymanningwriter

Before reading this part, catch up here: https://ashleymanning.com/magic-in-london/ There was an awful sinking feeling in Chuck’s stomach as he stepped into the darkness. The thought of a train tearing through the tunnel and ripping him to pieces was more than … Continue reading →

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Onwards

Posted on January 1, 2023 by ashleymanningwriter

So just like that, we’re in 2023. I kind of touched upon this in a post last week looking back over the last year, but now I want to set out my goals for the year ahead. I did not … Continue reading →

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Teddy – Short Story

Posted on December 31, 2022 by ashleymanningwriter

Teddy is my latest short story, and I think it’s one of the darkest things I’ve ever written if not the darkest. It’s not particularly gory, but it’s definitely not for everyone and I think it’s quite a sad story. … Continue reading →

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