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Ghost Story
Ghost Story I don’t believe in ghosts. At least that’s what I’ve always said. Memories can be fragile. I should be lucid and know exactly what I’m...
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Unleashed
This is the fourteenth entry in the satirical series at https://www.abctales.com/collection/pandemic-tales-bojo-and-co Unleashed The planet looked as...
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Bedtime Stories
Bedtime Stories Bedtime stories started with a parent clutching dog-eared worn tomes; fantasies, illusions to hold children in awe. Tales told after...
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Ghostbot (Part Two of Two)
Part One at: https://www.abctales.com/story/marandina/ghostbot-part-one-two Ghostbot (Part Two of Two) Jake tried hard to demarcate a longing to be...
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Ghostbot (Part One of Two)
“Death is the greatest illusion of all” - Rajneesh Ghostbot (Part One of Two) Cassie was dead to begin with. There was no doubting the fact as...
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"I'm bidding restoration;
Posted on Fri, 15 May 2026
"I'm bidding restoration; assuring
healing can be achieved."
Positivity flowing from uncertainty.
Be strong like this poem, dear Jenny. Beautifully done.
Read full commentPosted in Where Thoughts Take Me
So many familiar aspects of
Posted on Thu, 14 May 2026
So many familiar aspects of that time brought to life so vividly.
This is today's Facebook, X/Twitter and BlueSky Pick of the Day.
Congratulations.
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Read full commentPosted in Another Brick In The Wall: December 1979 - January 1980
Donald Trumplestiltskin - I
Posted on Mon, 11 May 2026
Donald Trumplestiltskin - I can just picture him weaving away on his spinning jenny.
I guess the moral of this story is that if you are going to displace the leader of a country/faction/movement then have a plan to replace them. Ensuing...
Read full commentPosted in Easter 2026 (Part 3: The Fall Of the Roman Empire (sorry American/Western Empire!) by Alfred N.Muggins
This cautionary tale is told
Posted on Tue, 05 May 2026
This cautionary tale is told so well and has an important underlying message.
This is today's Facebook, X/Twitter and BlueSky Pick of the Day.
Congratulations.
I have added a pic to promote your work on social media. Please...
Read full commentPosted in The World That Was
"...the starry blue squill on
Posted on Mon, 04 May 2026
"...the starry blue squill on the path borders.."
Wonderfully evocative and brimful of colour.
Gorgeous pics, Rhiannon.
Read full commentPosted in May Day Evening at Trefin
A highly visual poem and one
Posted on Mon, 04 May 2026
A highly visual poem and one that brings the season to life.
I like "..On the way to heaven's pavement...."
Nice to see something new from you, Hilary.
[Should that say "...my taste buds began to sing?]
Read full commentPosted in The Apple
As always, felt like I was
Posted on Wed, 29 Apr 2026
As always, felt like I was right there with you.
Gorgeous images.
And lovely photos, Rhiannon
[Should that say "...required such concentration!"?]
Read full commentPosted in Diversions and Explorations
The Last Temptation of Alfred
Posted on Wed, 29 Apr 2026
The Last Temptation of Alfred Muggins. If that was a movie, I'd pay to watch it. I think pretty much anyone could do a better job than the Orange lunatic currently in power. Literally....anyone.
Read full commentPosted in Alfred Muggins' Dream of Temptation by Alfred N.Muggins
"..yet old aspirations
Posted on Sun, 26 Apr 2026
"..yet old aspirations through mist
of time always return.."
The cycle of the seasons and the rhythm of nature. It's grounding, isn't it?
Beautifully reflective and eminently balanced.
Very nicely done and...
Read full commentPosted in Through The Mist Of Time
A lovely celebration of a
Posted on Fri, 24 Apr 2026
A lovely celebration of a wonderful flower. On such a gorgeous day as it has been, this has to be the Facebook, X/Twitter and BlueSky Pick of the Day.
Congratulations.
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