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The Real Monsters

Frankenstein was only a monster because that's what people made him out to be. He was actually a kind and gentle soul but that was what everybody...

A Head Full of Bells

Being the tale of Prince Conall, cursed by St Colum Cille 'Conall, you are cursed,' the saint said to him. 'Prince of pride, you won't be king. A...

Without Conditions

I should have known dad was into the sauce again as he arrived for supper too late & he had harsh words for anyone near his tongue but I waited...

Clocktime

Look at the big hand Overtaking the short hand Listen to the loud ticking Taking over your thoughts It’s a long day, starting at 8 Your already...
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A Real Doctor

‘Oh, give over, you’re not even a real doctor!’ Dr Oetker was in a very dark place and had been for a number of days. The sale of sprinkles had...
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A Break in the Clouds - my Memories of living at Faslane Peace Camp back in August 1983

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The rain stopped! We emerged from our peace caravans. Jenny fanned the sparks from the local newspaper The Helensburgh Times. The sparks from the...

A seed- fear syndrome

A seed- fear syndrome Smile. I often with thrill and fun at this age then in my village my childhood time, that has stood engraved in my memory in it...

Ripples of Stream

is more than diamond glitter which creates a glint of romance (as between two lovers who feel a connection) the kind of gleam that attracts romance...
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THE SQUID SISTERS - Part 1

THE SQUID SISTERS – Part 1 Jinli, Leicester Square was stifling and swamped with tourists. There were beads of sweat popping out all over the bright...
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In the Vale of the Shadow King (Part Four of Six)

Parts One to Three at: https://www.abctales.com/collection/vale-shadow-king In the Vale of the Shadow King (Part Four of Six) Billy had woken...
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Dizzy Lizzie - the Budget

After losing a drinking game with her posh friends, Dizzy Lizzie has to pay the forfeit of becoming PM of a nation in rapid decline, at the time of...
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Getting the treasure!

Parable about God’s kingdom: like a treasure in a field …

Hurricane Ian

The Specter of Hurricane IAN Like most of America, we watched the formation and development of Hurricane Ian, as it drove relentlessly across the...

Open All Hours

I'm the nastiest xhopkeeper you've ever seen. When it comes to customers, I'm always mean. I always lie to sell my stuff. If you don't like it, tough...
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high seas

leaf shoals race on grey twig currents as west winds lace rushing rip tides through fast colours, with quick air rinse out sluggish thoughts so free...
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"Anemoi" (wind gods- mythology)

Eurus owns the Eastern winds And all the autumn colors The Blazing trees Gold and red September’s Artful nature October nights Shortened days Through...
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The .......Part Two

I had forgotten to mention, importantly we were told, “There are ten meditation/prayer rooms, they will be open all of the time, no cameras will be...

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