Pick of the day
Tempranillo Haze
Posted by Jessiibear on Wed, 14 May 2025
Sun-soaked and forgotten—
they kiss beneath the awning’s shade.
The child next door plays, distilled
moonshine
spilled like lemonade.
Summer drools—
A Tempranillo haze bathes the street,
where lovers doze on porches—
blush-wine
pooling at their feet.
Story of the week
The Thin Line.
Posted by celticman on Mon, 05 May 2025
He cut another line. So thin, it was more burn than sweet. He adjusted his collar, itchy with sweat and straightened his black tie. The toilet stall was hot and stunk of piss.‘I don’t want tae give them the wrang impression,’ he said to his older brother. ‘That I’m the kind aw bawbag that licks a toilet cistern. Cause who know whit kindaw germs yed get?’Read more
Poem of the week
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Story and Poem of the Week and Inspiration Point
Posted by airyfairy.
Another great week of reading on ABC Tales, and another set of really difficult choices for Picks of the Week!
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Our Story and Poem of the Month for April, very kindlty chosen by RJNewlyn
Pick of the month April 2025
Well done to everyone who has posted this month and for keeping up the quality so ably. It has been a tough call …
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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
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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It's obviously a plot behind the human race's back
Posted by Itane Vero on Sat, 05 Apr 2025
“Do you know who I am? Do you still recognize me?” asks Super Mario. The Plumber walks into the living room. She waters the plants. When she turns around, water gushes from the watering can.
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