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The Grand Horseman (Script Form)
INT. PUB – DAY Davey sits at the bar, a whiskey in hand that is almost empty. He swirls it round while staring into the glass, eyes...

Brendan O'Brien
Jul 4, 2020


Nature's Poets
An essay on Romantic poet's relationship with nature.

Brendan O'Brien
Jul 4, 2020


The Endorsement of Violence in 'The Dark Knight Returns' & 'Watchmen'.
Question: Does fantasy fiction and/or superhero comics support or challenge the social status quo?

Brendan O'Brien
Jul 4, 2020



Brendan O'Brien
Jul 4, 2020


Foreward (The Grand Horseman, Flood of Flames, Peaceful Demise, Family Matters, Libation)
A Foreward to the creative pieces listed. A small glimpse into my process and why I wrote the pieces listed.

Brendan O'Brien
Jul 4, 2020


Family Matters
“Do you think she’d have minded?” Jack said, gesturing towards the open grave and glancing at James. “Who? Mum? That aul hag would’ve...

Brendan O'Brien
Jul 4, 2020


A Flood of Flames - Format 1
Blackglen Forest held its sway over the residents of Glencullen. Its overbearing pines cast a colossal shadow over the cowering Hamlet....

Brendan O'Brien
Jul 4, 2020


A Flood of Flames - Format 2
An Garda Síochána have had their hands full over the years with residents suffering the most unfortunate luck. Last Oíche Shamhna was...

Brendan O'Brien
Jul 4, 2020


A Peaceful Demise
The shimmering silver sword was driven deep into the beast’s chest. He howled with pain as tissue and bone were slit and separated....

Brendan O'Brien
Jul 4, 2020


The Grand Horseman
Barman Dooley flicked peanuts into his gaping mouth. Crunch. He was a burly bloke, stacked like an ox with a shark’s smile. Crunch. “Why...

Brendan O'Brien
Jul 4, 2020


Davey Rooney - Character Monologue #1
What really gets me is the Garda thinking they’re all that. They waltz into the pub and drag me out onto the side of the road? And for...

Brendan O'Brien
Jul 4, 2020


Libation
They who let the sweet hellish nectar flow down their throats, Who stand by and watch as they collapse and fold, Bellowing out little...

Brendan O'Brien
Jul 4, 2020
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