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Why does it always rain in graveyards?

By marandina on Tue, 21 Oct 2025

Why does it always rain in graveyards? The procession of gravestones is staring at me. That’s how it seems with not a soul about. I scan the horizon...

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Prophesy: The Immortal Witch (8)

By marandina on Mon, 15 Sep 2025

Part 7 at: https://www.abctales.com/story/marandina/prophesy-immortal-witch-7 The transition from routine ramble in familiar settings to alien...

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The Boy with the Rubik’s Cube

By marandina on Fri, 12 Sep 2025

The Boy with the Rubik’s Cube The Grand Marine Hotel stands imperiously looking out over the Bristol Channel as it has done for many dust-coated...

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Prophesy: The Immortal Witch (7)

By marandina on Tue, 02 Sep 2025

Part 6 at: https://www.abctales.com/story/marandina/prophesy-immortal-witch-6 Billy watched snake-eyed as a shape ghosted through the fog. Appearing...

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Everyone's heard of

Posted on Sat, 01 Aug 2026

Everyone's heard of Makerfield now. The place that marks the end of Starmer's reign and the rise of the King of the North. How long will Burnham last as PM? I'm sure roving reporter Alfred Muggins will be tracking events for us.

Posted in The Alfred Muggins' Diaries : June 2026 Part 2 : Journeys To and From Manchester!

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Thanks for reading it, David.

Posted on Mon, 27 Jul 2026

Thanks for reading it, David.

I hope you find time for those earlier projects of yours.

I was enjoying reading about Alfred Muggin's time travelling antics. I enjoy his roving reporting too, of course.

Posted in A Better World

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A dramatic reunion to finish

Posted on Tue, 14 Jul 2026

A dramatic reunion to finish this bit. Pry and Davin. Reading on..

Posted in Banished To Earth Book Two Dreamscape (32)

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The situation in Iran remains

Posted on Wed, 29 Jul 2026

The situation in Iran remains a mess. The situation with the World Cup remains a mess. The situation in Gaza remains a mess. What have all these things got in common? More accurately, who have all these situations got in common? Hmmmm...

Posted in The Alfred Muggins' Diaries : June 2026 Part 1 : Trumpy's Search For Peace, and The World Cup

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"Fail and forfeit all.

Posted on Sat, 11 Jul 2026

"Fail and forfeit all. Succeed we leave the Earth in you and your Mother’s care.”

The mission is clear. Eesh..that chapter was tense and lucid. Onwards we go!

Posted in Banished To Earth, Book Two, Dreamscape (31)

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I was right there reading

Posted on Mon, 27 Jul 2026

I was right there reading this. You have weddings and respective receptions down to a tee (funny thing is, as joyous an occasion they are, I really hate going to them).

Ascerbic and very funny with it. It makes you wonder why people get...

Posted in The Way We Heard - All Time Low

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"Welcome breeze

Posted on Mon, 27 Jul 2026

"Welcome breeze
shaking trees.."

I find myself celebrating cloud cover at the moment. The fall of rain comes to the popping of champagne corks just now!

There's a lovely rhythm to this poem, Rhiannon.

Here's to future...

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Thanks, insert. I did think

Posted on Mon, 27 Jul 2026

Thanks, insert. I did think about that after I'd posted it. The hope is through writing and being a member at a site like ABCTales. I might add the IP as a category to this as I always forget about trying inspiration point. This week's is mine,...

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This is our story of the week

Posted on Tue, 21 Jul 2026

This is our story of the week – congratulations!

Posted in The Way We Heard: Three Coins In The Fountain (1954) (Pt.1)

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The reality of a fateful trip

Posted on Wed, 22 Jul 2026

The reality of a fateful trip to the market for the herd.

Sad, endearing and dark beauty in a stark reality that's taken for granted.

This is today's Facebook, X/Twitter and BlueSky Pick of the Day.

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