The Endless Knot by Mark John Maguire
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- čas přidán 4. 10. 2023
- The fifth short story in my series. A little darker... We all have the capacity for revenge in our hearts - some more than others...
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Hi Mark, I had to stop the video and say that, anyone who watches people on CZcams should already know, these commercials/ads are inserted by CZcams not be the presenter. I am sorry that this remark was made to you. You are a treasure and we love your tales, stories, recounts of murderers getting away. You are very appreciated!!❤Kathleen
Totally agree - 100%. and I especially love your voice. Jenni QLD Aust.
Mark, one way you can stop commercials on your channel is to demontize your videos but, why do that? If people want to not see commercials while watching you then they should install AD BLOCK it's free. I installed it and I watch videos commercial free. P.S. When are you going to do They Got Away With Murder: O.J. Simpson case?
@@mrblowhard2u Mark has said he isn't monetized. As of 2021, YT changed its policy and allows paid advertisers to place ads any place they think they can make money, whether the channel owner likes it or not. You're forced to be a billboard. Half of the channels I watch are not monetized, and I have noticed the ads increasing in volume. I have used AdBlocker (Chrome now has its own version and is very good), but if you're watching via a tablet or smartphone, you can't block the ads.
@kathleenmckeithen118 I agree wholeheartedly!
If people pay for CZcams premium, they will never see an advert. If not, stop whining 😊
I’d listen if you had a hundred ads! ❤ this and “They got away with Murder” are the absolute best!
You are most kind - thank you very much, Vanessa!
There can’t be anyone who hasn’t ever worked with someone like this in their entire life! Great tale!
Indeed, Susie - thank you very much!
It was an early October morning, Kaitlynn glanced about her desk and sighed in relief, as there were no incriminating bottles of strychnine anywhere in sight. - Lovely story, thank you Mark. xx
Phew! Thank you, Kaitlynn - I trust you are still not in custody then!
After a tough couple of weeks, to sit back, relax, and listen to another story, my mind, finally off of my own troubles, is just what the doctor ordered! Thank you, as always, Mark!
Thank you, Sandi - glad you liked it, and hope you are managing whatever troubles you are currently processing... All the best to you.
I finally got the time to listen to these wonderful short stories! I didn’t have any advertisements, but the first two stories were marked “Private video” and wouldn’t play. It is absolutely You Tube doing this, and many things CZcams does remains inexplicable!
I very much enjoy these stories, and I especially enjoy the character development. We meet some very interesting people!
Thank you very much, Polly - I am so glad you liked them! I find I am at the mercy of youtube quite often in the things I publish - and adverts is no exception to that!
No ads but so much enjoyment. You have a voice like melting chocolate which only adds to the pleasure of your stories.
Thank you very much - I am glad the adverts have not appeared for you!
Thank you so much Mark, a true wordsmith and perfect narrator. Best wishes from Melbourne Australia.
You are very welcome, Vivian - I'm delighted you enjoyed it. Thank you and all the best to you from the other side of the globe!
It really doesn't get better than you.
Thank you for sharing this with us. 😊
You are very kind indeed - thank you, as always, Barbara!
oooh great story, I think you have caught those feelings most people get in life, a person that everyone adores because of their personality but secretly hates ...but we never kill thankfully , well done yet again!!!
Oh yes - I guess none of us escapes such people, Louise! The remedy here was, as you say, a little extreme... Thank you very much!
I've finally been able to listen to this episode last week...and have been listening to it every night before bed for the last few days. Thank you, Mark, for my bed time story. ❤❤
Wonderful, Emily - so glad you have found them worthwhile - you are most welcome!
Exquisite, the most gorgeous story you have written to date. Not just "a word," but " the right word. " Twain. Also, lovely photo of a graduate in regalia behind you. What a great treat to find this tale at the end of a long day
Thank you, Catherine - you are observant! It is my daughter!
Congratulations!
Bravo Mark!! Wonderfully written and I love your attention to detail. Such a well thought out tale.
Thank you very much, Boris - I'm delighted you liked it!
You're welcome Mark!@@ShortStoriesforDarkNights
For what it is worth, I have never had any of your superb presentations (this series or They Got Away With Murder) interrupted by advertisements.
This story was, as usual, another welcome addition. Thank you.
Many thanks, Timothy, for your kind words. ALso glad you have managed to avoid adverts by some means...
Superb. I found this very relaxing and absorbing - perfect for an Autumn evening. I really enjoyed the way that Jennifer was thinking ahead and imagining all kinds of scenarios. The scene in the kitchen where Jennifer is ruminating over her crime, talking to Charlie and unsure about the microwave settings is so well done that I feel as though I'm watching a film. I get a cinematic vision of the scene playing out before me in my head. The descriptions and conversations of the other girls in the office is razor-sharp. Excellent! Thanks for sharing this and all the hard work that you put in. 😁👏👏👏
Thank you very much indeed, Mel - you know how much I value your support and advice in all things! :)
Well said!
Jennifer’s long and slow burning sufferings mirrored those of Edgar Allan Poe’s Montresor. The build up of jealousy and hatred was an endless knot in the gut. Her revenge though, was without impunity. Another well told tale by a highly admired gentleman. Cheers!!! 🥂🍾
How very kind of you - I don't mind the comparison at all - thank you!
Wonderful story...all that emotion so cleverly articulated...I love these tales, thanks for all your great work 🙏.
I am so glad you liked it - thank you very much indeed!
Thanks Mark. Just what I needed to help me through a wakeful night due to indigestion. Another excellent tale well told as usual.
Sorry to hear of your indigestion, Anne, but glad I helped a little with the story!
CZcams Premium membership is ad free but it costs. 14.99 monthly I believe. So you have no control it’s the membership type your followers choose. Love your stuff and now I’m going to listen! 🇺🇸❤️
I have CZcams Premium for a couple of years now, and I enjoy having no ads. Totally worth it!
Thank you for this information, Charlotte - I see what YT is doing here then!
Revenge us a dish best served cold, I think that's how it goes mark. Thouroughly enjoyed this story, as always thank you mark.
That is it - thank you, Shaun!
👏👏👏👏👏👏Another winner!!! I didn't see the ending coming until about two seconds before you let it out of the bag! So well done, Mark! ... As to the ads situation, I am very sorry to hear that some people find it necessary to blame you (or any other non-monetized channel) for YT's money-grubbing policies. I use a free adblocker, and it works a treat. But ads or no ads, I won't be missing any of your productions on either of your channels!
You are a treasure, Danyel - I am glad you liked the story, and the ads will not deter you. A free adblocker sounds useful - I imagine YT will discover a way round it at some point!
After a long and stressful day, I felt as though I was snuggled in a cloud of soft images of Christmas' past as I listened to this story. And just as I could feel myself drifting into a much anticipated dream world , I heard off in the distance "She had put strychnine" What the..!!?? I did not see that one coming!! 😄
PS. This am my assistant asked if he could fetch me my daily cup of water. Can you imagine the look on my face?🥶🤣
Hahaha! Thank you, Bridgett - I am hoping you are still with us, then!
@@ShortStoriesforDarkNights I thought it best to fetch the water myself; better safe than sorry. Thank you😂
Another marvelous story, narrated excellently! Wonderful!
Thank you very much, Merla - I'm delighted you liked it!
Another Gem!! I do like the title of this great short story. In general, the title provides a unique identifier for the short story, it should grab the reader and make them wonder what the story is about. Because the knot has no beginning and no end, this title symbolizes the unending cycle of the main character's complex emotions - which have 2 sources: the desire for revenge on the one hand, and envy, jealousy, and competitive urge on the other. This brilliant short story shows how compelling a well-constructed narrative can be. This story has a great ending. Thanks for sharing, Mark!
I am delighted, as always for your approval and value your opinion, Madonna: thank you very much!
Oh JOY !!! I've been waiting and watching for this... I'm absolutely GIDDY ! Love your stories and narrations and channels , thank you ❤❤❤
How nice! Thank you very much, Debby!
Thankyou Mark ..I have my cuppa all settled ready to listen ☕
Excellent story, Mark! Thank you so much!!
Thank you very much, Kathleen - and you are so welcome!
Ah, I can't help wishing she would have taken the bottle.... Lovely story, beautifully read as always ❤🇳🇱
It was 50:50 whether or not I let her get away with it, Ellie!! Thank you.
Perfect night for a story from you, thank you, MJM ❤ personally, I would enjoy two stories a month (or more!)
I wish I could oblige...
@@ShortStoriesforDarkNights don't worry about that, your stories are always right on time 💚😍
Yes, the ads annoyed me to the point where I am happy to pay CZcams a monthly fee so that all the channels I watch are ad free.
It seems to be YT's aim to channel people into going down the Premium route...
I loved it! Well written Mark! And finally , one does get away with murder! presumably ! Thank you so much for your upload!
Thank you - she nearly did! In the first version! ;)
I told her to make sure she got rid of the bottle of poison the evening after she laced Maria's bottled water with the stuff. But did she listen? No, she didn't.
I love these short stories Mark. I have CZcams Premium so I don't ever get any ads. Sometimes the creators have their own products that they talk about but I haven't seen any of that at all on your channels.
I've been looking forward to this month's story. You have not disappointed. Another successful delight.
Thank you very much, Jennifer - so glad you liked it!
Another enjoyable story. Thank you!
You're most welcome - and thank you, Karen!
Well done! Humorous in a dark way, but very human. Thank you, Mr. Mcquire!
I'm glad you liked it - thank you very much!
FYI any other listener, viewers to avoid the inseerted adz you can download browser attachments extensions to run to stop them on all websites including Youtbe like
A dBlock etc.
Another enjoyable story thank you mark ..
You are welcome, Barbara - and thank you!
Most excellent again Mark! You never disappoint!
Enthralling, gripping! Loved it ❤
Glad you like it, Kathleen: thank you!
If people don't like the ads they can pay $15 a month extra for CZcams premium like I have to do. Then you won't hear any ads unless somebody has the add right in their video.
Another good story - thank you
Thank you, Barbara!
I thoroughly enjoyed this! Poor Charlie!!!
Thank you - glad you liked it!
Reminds me some of the best Julio Cortázar short stories. 👏👏👏👏👏
That's praise indeed - thank you, Clara.
I think if YT does put ads on your offerings that they need to share a portion of the proceeds ...
your stories are really nice and I love the little surprise twists that you give to them ... Thank you for sharing with us ...
You are most welcome - and thank you!
This is my favorite , so far . I eagerly await the next installment . Your stories have quickly become my favorite . Thank you .
That's wonderful to hear - thank you very much indeed!
Love this story. 😊
Glad you enjoyed it - thank you, Tracey!
Fine pearls indeed,
Thank you, Michael!
Another gem, thank you. I'll be back to listen again later. ❤
Thank you!
Dear MR Maguire...let your listeners know that Adguard works wonders and I never see or hear an advertisement..best regards..I love your channel and your voice is awesome 😊
Thank you very much for that information, Kathryn - and for your generous comment!
loved this one. well invented and well told. thank you.
Many thanks, Charlotte - I'm delighted you liked it.
That was excellent!!!
Glad you enjoyed it - thank you!
Brilliant! I love listening to you, and I enjoy your stories immensely. Well done!
Thank you very much indeed - I am delighted you do!
CZcams Premium gets rid of the ads unless they’re in bedded within the video. Very annoying.
Excellent
Creamatorium
Coroner's slab
Morgue
Nice work
Thank you very much, James.
What a marvelous story! I was screaming to myself for Jennifer to get rid of the evidence. You are so gifted I can’t wait for the next story!
Ah! Thank you very much indeed, Darcel! The next story is here -n the next half hour or so. I hope you will find it worthwhile, also!
@@ShortStoriesforDarkNights you’re welcome! I’m so giddy right now I can’t wait! You have just made my afternoon!!! Thank you so much!
Only 2 in but these are fantastic. Thanks
Then I'm delighted - thank you!
As much as I detest the ads, it would take a whole lot more than that to keep me from listening to your channels. This story is brilliant in that you don't know whether or not to feel sorry for the main protagonist. And I'm worried about the cat!😅
Ah - thank you! I think it may be my only hope with this channel, that people will suffer the adverts... I have not discovered a way of avoiding them, unfortunately.
Well done! You are an excellent writer. I really enjoyed your narration and especially your attention to detail. Your descriptions of her nighttmare imagination was insightful. I look forward listening to another of your stories.
Thank you very much, Victoria - I am delighted you liked it, and hope you will enjoy the others in some measure also!
Thank you. 🙋
You are most welcome, Trish!
Very good writing wonderfull reading i am here sunday evening in october real cold in canada my landlord wont turn on heat but ur story help me to get through the cold i enjoy the writing and the reading❤😅
Oh no - it is getting very cold here in Britain, and I hope your central heating is now on! Thank you, Eunice!
Thank you Mark such an eloquently narrated story. I read previously you were working on “treading the boards shortly”, hope all goes well take care. Best wishes from Adelaide; South Australia🇦🇺💐
Thank you very much - I am not, however, planning to "tread the boards"! I don't think I would enjoy such a thing at all! Take care!
I mentioned the ads on one of your videos. I used to listen to you with no ads but suddenly they have appeared. It's so unfair. I didn't realise it was not in your control. Keep up the good work!
That's alright - I simply wanted to advise people that it was out of my control... I dislike adverts and when they appear in the middle of a video, I find it distracting! Many thanks!
Am I evil? I did want her to get away with it. If it were real life and not just a story, I wouldn’t though.
Good story.
I'm not sure that Jennifer wanted to get away with it either.....she did leave the strychnine in her desk drawer.
Thank you, Olive - no you are not evil! In the first draft of this story I had her get away with it...
Another great one!
I'm glad you liked it - thank you!
I've been thinking about you. Here you are. As wonderful as always.
I will try and leave a comment at the end.
You did - thank you, Barbara!
Just a quick comment about advertising before I listen to your story.
We get to listen to your story for free!!!! I don't care if they throw in a few ads
Thanks for story
Thank you, Annie - it is a good attitude to have!
I look forward to seeing your videos, and thank you for creating them. CZcams obviously a law of there own. Your original channel still, thankfully, I certainly can see and watch without any adverts 🤞
I appreciate that - yes, I am mystified as to why my TGAWM channel has no adverts...But long may it continue!
Great story, thankyou.
My pleasure!
Another masterpiece!! I was at the edge of my seat as usual!
I'm delighted you liked it, Victoria - I have no greater wish than that. I hope you may find the new one enjoyable too!
Thank you Mark. 😊
You are very welcome, Jill - thank, as always!
Mark i love your style xx
Thank you, Shearon!
Life can be so unpredictable, best not to tempt fate. Good one Mark.😊
Always, Phillip - thank you!
Very good indeed!
Thank you very much indeed, Sir!
CZcams Premium eliminates ads. Unless the content creator embeds them in the video itself. Very annoying.
This gave me Lucy Letby vibes.
Another good one Mark, cheers.
Many thanks, John - glad you liked it!
Just spotted this. Look forward to listening in full later. Although I'm already sure of the quality listening I'll get to enjoy..
Couldn't wait!
Wonderful, as always. These are fantastic, always wonder where things will lead, never disappointed. Thank you.
I had thought she put it in her pocket when she went home - that is why her hands felt like they did.
Great story!
Glad you enjoyed it, Carole - thank you!
There were no ads when I watched👍
Fingers crossed, then!
Compulsive listening. Hard day at work, curtains shut, headphones on, window open with the breeze. Utter quality.
Many thanks indeed, Stephen!
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Excellent. 👌💕
Thank you!
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So I guess both women were lonely cat ladies haha😅 it kind of makes me feel bad because I am a cat owner now and since my husband died I do talk to my cat just like the women in the story😅 but you did surprise me with the ending!
I am sorry to learn of your loss - there is nothing wrong with talking to your cat, in my view! It seems a very human thing to do, to talk to animals.
Love that shirt, Mark! Where'd you get it? Also, there's too many smaller channels for CZcams to reliably run the AI to filter our little space here out of the ad money making machine, I gather, but you'd bet most companies would want to pull ads off any channel no matter its size if its content breaks social mores to the extent that it prompts some offended individual to manually flag it. Unfortunately, though, you'd lose the chance of gaining readership randomly (rather than from your larger channels) if that happened.
Thank you - I don't know where it is from! I imagine it was a present off someone. The vagaries of social media and CZcams are a mystery to me - I do my best to navigate them but I am often confounded in my comprehension of them!
And they know you have no control over them so they shouldn't bother you about itI If they don't want ads they should get CZcams premium!
So go premium to get rid of ads. Not the creator fault
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Honestly, people? Bitching to Msrk about advertisements, on CZcams?!
He then needs to issue sn apology to you!!? What sn absolute waste of this extremely intelligent and talented individual.
I am absolutely disgusted!
Ah - I guess that is CZcams's intention - to force people to get YT Premium... Anyway, I am glad you enjoyed it, Cindy, and hope the new one will suit you too! Take care.
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