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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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That's a wonderful tale of
Posted on Wed, 09 Apr 2025
That's a wonderful tale of finding inspiration in the seemingly mundane. It's the small details that bring the story to life. I was absolutely there with you taking shelter and going on a journey long sought and now found. It's life affirming to...
Read full commentPosted in Nihil Impossibile Erit Vobis
All this and still time for
Posted on Mon, 07 Apr 2025
All this and still time for the Orange One to destroy the Global economy as well. He works fast. I'm sure the movie franchise "The Omen" must have had him in mind when they came up with the story!
Read full commentPosted in Pantomime President Furthers the Downfall of the Western Alliance :World War 3 Develops! : The Man Who Sold the World (turns out it was fated to be Trump all along!) by Alfred N.(not Maga!) Muggins (no relation thankfully!)
Great dialogue and compelling
Posted on Wed, 26 Mar 2025
Great dialogue and compelling writing.
This is today's Facebook, X/Twitter and BlueSky Pick of the Day.
Good luck with the rest of the book.
Read full commentPosted in The Book: Chapter 44
"Now the Constitution is once
Posted on Thu, 20 Mar 2025
"Now the Constitution is once again up for grabs,
Where will it all end?
Surely in tears."
More pertinent questions asked by rogue reporter Alfred Muggins. I don't know the answers but I look forward to the ongoing...
Read full commentPosted in Make America Great Again by Alfred N.Muggins (rogue reporter!)
'..raindrops are a special
Posted on Sun, 23 Mar 2025
'..raindrops are a special paragon of wonder,
For this constant bond between sky and earth;'
Some wonderful lines in here, Jenny.
Thoughtful and articulate.
A lovely piece of work all round :)
Read full commentPosted in Rain
All caught up again.
Posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2025
All caught up again.
Ah...Cedric's character is taking shape and that metaphorical time bomb is ticking. Jeopardy makes a plot work and this sub-plot is humming.
The interactions in the story are credible and deftly done.
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Read full commentPosted in Parcel for you - Part 55
A cornucopia of colour.
Posted on Wed, 12 Mar 2025
A cornucopia of colour.
Spring captured so eloquently in this vignette, Rhiannon.
Gorgeous pics too! :)
Read full commentPosted in Spring-Shine!
"When evening’s fiery Arab
Posted on Thu, 27 Feb 2025
"When evening’s fiery Arab breeze
Blows away a crimson sun.."
A distant, evocative poem. Felt like I was right there.
You took me to foreign lands with this one and it's a beautifully crafted composition.
A pleasure to...
Read full commentPosted in The Lighthouse Keeper of Ras Gombo
"...most mischievous,
Posted on Fri, 28 Feb 2025
"...most mischievous,
flimsy elegance trips the nimble
dance..."
A poem as delicate as gossamer. Beautifully imagery captured with a deft touch.
Just lovely, Jenny :)
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Trump is running the US like
Posted on Sun, 09 Mar 2025
Trump is running the US like a business, a corporate entity. He conducts himself as though he is in charge on 'The Apprentice'. It remains to be seen whether diplomacy and statesmanship can be achieved in this way. We'll find out, I guess..
Read full commentPosted in The Game by Alfred N.Muggins
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