Pick of the day
I am the stillness
Posted by Yutka on Thu, 24 Apr 2025
I am,
not in the way fire roars,
but in the hush between storms.
I am the breath the forest holds
before the wind remembers
how to move.
They rush, the memories,
like wild winds across dry fields,
carrying all the fragile things I’ve been,
splinters of selves
I once called home.
They scatter.
They rage.
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J. C. Jones II The Podcast
Posted by hudsonmoon on Tue, 22 Apr 2025
Good morning, J. C.,” said Marty. “I’d like to introduce you to a potential podcast sponsor. This is Max Shilling, president of Max’s Worldwide Novelties. He’s here to pitch a couple of ideas.”
Max Schilling slithered off the seat and managed to gather enough spine to stand up straight.
“Just a few words, Mr. Jones” said Max.
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Poem of the week
I am the stillness
Posted by Yutka on Thu, 24 Apr 2025
I am,
not in the way fire roars,
but in the hush between storms.
I am the breath the forest holds
before the wind remembers
how to move.
They rush, the memories,
like wild winds across dry fields,
carrying all the fragile things I’ve been,
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Story and Poem of the Week and Inspiration Point
Posted by onemorething:
Another wonderful week of writing on ABCtales.
Our Poem of the Week is a very beautiful poem by Yutka, I am the stillness.
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Our Story and Poem of the Month for March, very kindly chosen by onemorething:
Reading what’s posted on the site for a month really does give you a sense of the huge range of wonderful writing on ABCtales.
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Saltburn by Drew Gummerson - Out Now! Link to buy plus a review
I'm very pleased to announce that Saltburn, by our very own Drew Gummerson is out now and available to buy here:
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'Gift, a son's story' by Dan Seagrave - out now!
I'm very pleased to announce the publication of 'Gift, a son's story' by Dan Seagrave. Dan writes as HarryC on ABCTales and is one of our most talented writers.
You can order your copy here (free on Kindle Unlimited)
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Posting From Your Android Phone - Fixed!
Some of you have been having issues with posting your work using an android phone. Ewan and John our techie have been working really hard to fix this.
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Picks of the Month
Chapter 25
Posted by Sooz006 on Thu, 06 Mar 2025
Chapter 25 (No missing chapter. I extended chapter 23 and split it into two.)
Alice stirred, sensing a presence in her room before she opened her eyes. She sat up, terrified, and adjusted to the darkness. The mattress dipped beside her, and a warm hand cupped her cheek.
‘It’s okay, baby. It’s me.’
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Killed By Cows
Posted by Angusfolklore on Tue, 04 Mar 2025
This is not the time to wonder,
as they thunder towards you,
whether they are cows or bulls.
Just run.
You have wandered into a zone
that seemed dangerous to none.
They low and moo and charge,
No thoughts of darkness anywhere,
but this is how life gets you unawares.
and you are there thinking calmly,
how meadow soft their milk white eyes
even as they stampede.
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