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Halloween Boris
This is the eleventh entry in the satirical series at https://www.abctales.com/collection/pandemic-tales-bojo-and-co Halloween Boris Thunder cracked...
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The Spirit of Jenny Jones (Part Two of Two)
Part One at: https://www.abctales.com/story/marandina/spirit-jenny-jones-part-one-two The Spirit of Jenny Jones (Part Two of Two) “Is that you, Jenny...
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The Spirit of Jenny Jones (Part One of Two)
The Spirit of Jenny Jones (Part One of Two) Jenny Jones believed in things. She believed in fairies and legends; she had faith in magic. With a love...
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Hunsbury Hill Country Park
A local haven at Fall Hunsbury Hill Country Park Falling leaves drift; autumnal eddies, amber blankets billow in breezes, dragonflies hover over fans...
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In the Vale of the Shadow King (Part Six of Six)
Parts One to Five at: https://www.abctales.com/collection/vale-shadow-king In the Vale of the Shadow King (Part Six of Six) The danger was visceral,...
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"..we get older –
Posted on Wed, 01 Jan 2025
"..we get older –
apprehensive of fate?
or prayerfully, trustingly
wait …"
"Blown through the New Year Gate - "
Yes, I think so. And a powerful finale. Lots to think about in so few lines.
Nicely done,...
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That's an interesting,
Posted on Tue, 31 Dec 2024
That's an interesting, philosophical discussion about the merits of a robot partner.
The story has layers which keeps the reader on their toes.
Looking forward to the next part..
Read full commentPosted in Parcel for You - Part 45
That's a sage-like tale right
Posted on Tue, 31 Dec 2024
That's a sage-like tale right there. Just two people from different generations putting the world to rights. Nicely done and a Happy New Year to you.
Read full commentPosted in All The World Before Us
Cheers, T.
Posted on Fri, 27 Dec 2024
Cheers, T.
May 2025 bring us promotion to the Premier League or further qualification for the CL.
As Shankly said "Some people believe football is a matter of life and death, I am very disappointed with that attitude. I can assure...
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"What a surprise to see
Posted on Fri, 27 Dec 2024
"What a surprise to see
a chameleon on a little Christmas tree!"
An unexpected and intriguing story captured so poetically, Rhiannon.
Can't recall a Christmas tale involving a chameleon before.
Yes, blending in, of...
Read full commentPosted in How did the chameleon get on the Christmas Tree?
"..saw
Posted on Fri, 27 Dec 2024
"..saw
two bright round eyes
beady brown – Shriek! surprise!"
That's a highly visual tale told with dramatic effect. Skilfully done, Rhiannon.
Unexpected visitors, for sure. Enjoyed this.
Happy New Year to you....
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The uninhibited voice that
Posted on Mon, 23 Dec 2024
The uninhibited voice that blurts out inner thoughts is such fertile ground for comedy and drama. Much more to come from this story, I'm sure.
The dialogue is credible and the pacing works well.
Keep going!
Merry Christmas...
Read full commentPosted in Parcel for you - Part 44
A happy ending and a right
Posted on Sat, 21 Dec 2024
A happy ending and a right palava by the sounds of it. It's as though fate intervened to help when you noticed those plane tickets going. [Lullaby by the Cure is about a nightmare involving a spider trying to eat Robert Smith. Hmmmmm]
I...
Read full commentPosted in The Day of the Drone - Luton to the Rescue
Reading this made me think of
Posted on Fri, 20 Dec 2024
Reading this made me think of "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" - a movie I adore. I have you down as the Bulgarian Steve Martin. There are many wonderful, altruistic people in the world and some appear in your story. Coming to the rescue of a...
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That's a joyful update, Jenny
Posted on Sun, 22 Dec 2024
That's a joyful update, Jenny.
So glad you have made it out of that tunnel.
Bright times ahead for you.
Keep smiling and hoping you are having a wonderful Yuletide :)
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