Rory McKenzie

Joined August 2022

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Bio

I write gritty, contemporary Young Adult and New Adult fiction, immersing readers in the complexities of coming of age and the first steps of adulthood. Themes are often mature.

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Runner-Up in The Mystery Box Challenge

Stories (17/0)

A Frozen Whisper
In a remote, snow-draped village, whispers of a discovery fluttered like the falling snowflakes. An eminent archaeologist, Dr. Elara, had uncovered a stone entrance, long hidden beneath the frost, promising to etch his legacy into eternal history.
By Rory McKenzie3 months ago in Fiction
Happy Pills
In the middle of the rave screaming hoo-ray Will have you lopsided grinning on doomsday A good-time producer Stealing joy from the future
By Rory McKenzieabout a year ago in Poets
Friend or Foe?
Are they reptilian or possibly mammalian? Benevolent or the Armenian for kasabian? Will it be a joyous affair, Or existential warfare,
By Rory McKenzieabout a year ago in Poets
The F-Word
Sex, anger or joy - it’s so versatile A dream of a word for the lexiphile Of swear words, none’s preferred To the beloved F-word
By Rory McKenzieabout a year ago in Poets
Not So Common
Why is it some who are studious In a cell they could point out the nucleus And I mean no offence But test their common sense
By Rory McKenzieabout a year ago in Poets
Get In Formation
We sit back and gorge on government lies Tumbleweed as tyranny is formalised When will drop the penny? They’re the few, we’re the many
By Rory McKenzieabout a year ago in Poets
Funny that, Francesco
There once was a foodie called Francesco Who loved all the sites of UNESCO But no matter the occasion You’d never persuade him
By Rory McKenzieabout a year ago in Poets
Pals Battalions
Nothing but banter at recruiting time But oh how that fades come shooting time Some return deaf, maimed and stammering
By Rory McKenzieabout a year ago in Poets
Pals Battalions
Nothing but banter at recruiting time But oh how that fades come shooting time Some return deaf, maimed and stammering Numerous nails for coffins need hammering
By Rory McKenzieabout a year ago in Poets
#GOALS
There was a young lady called Felicia Who posted her beauty on social media She'd parade her long hair Though only the front, would she dare
By Rory McKenzieabout a year ago in Poets
Mother Dearest
My dear old mama hated charity And held no regard for her chastity She cursed when in pain But say the Lord's name in vain?
By Rory McKenzieabout a year ago in Poets
Don’t Fear, They’re Fun!
There’s nothing so queer as a clown Designed to turn your frown upside down But in a certain light They could give you a fright
By Rory McKenzieabout a year ago in Poets

Rory McKenzie

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Stories (17/0)

A Frozen Whisper

Happy Pills

Friend or Foe?

The F-Word

Not So Common

Get In Formation

Funny that, Francesco

Pals Battalions

Pals Battalions

#GOALS

Mother Dearest

Don’t Fear, They’re Fun!

Achievements (1)