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I have 1256 stories published in 7 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 5087820 times and 519 of my stories have been cherry picked.
2796 of my 19,512 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 2877 votes

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John's Conscience

Rolling fields edged with brier where shepherd John observes his flock, he relishes in beauty of landscape's magnitude, desperately holding on to...
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Cherry

Winter Dreams

On river of dreams I float, magical utopia where visions are fulfilled; breathing is effortless as I feel natural rhythm in balance with beating...
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Cherry

Hip Op The Second

Dear diary,,, it's Thursday November 7th 2024. Can't believe it's been a week since I had my second hip operation on Wedneday 30th October 2024...
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Gold cherry

Magic Of Youth

Dear diary...she comes and goes like an old song from the past... my younger self making dreamy moments captured in essential one time photos. For...
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Cherry

Visions Carried On The Wind

Sombre billows shed their weeping, pitter – patter teeters window pane; listening to healing descent of rain. In this quiet room where darkness...
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2796 of my comments have received 2877 Great Feedback votes

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I've never heard of this bird

Posted on Mon, 26 Jan 2026

I've never heard of this bird before Frances, such a beauty and your poem is just fine.

Jenny.

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Posted in Splendid Blue

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A stunning poem Penny, your

Posted on Sun, 25 Jan 2026

A stunning poem Penny, your words fit that beautiful photo too.

Jenny.

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Posted in "Crimson Morning"

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Poor Tom, he really needs a

Posted on Sat, 24 Jan 2026

Poor Tom, he really needs a kind understanding explaination about not walking off with strangers. But I suppose Russell is in a panic himself.

Jenny.

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Posted in Tom All Alone (9) (ii)

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Like insert I've not read

Posted on Sat, 24 Jan 2026

Like insert I've not read this one before. Now I'm worried for Tom. On to next part, on the edge of my seat.

Jenny.

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Posted in Tom All Alone (9) (i)

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Hi Kat,

Posted on Fri, 23 Jan 2026

Hi Kat,

I'm glad you found this letter a lovely concept. The I P really inspired me to write this letter.

That's a great idea to write yourself a letter each birthday, it's a shame you didn't, imagine how many letters you could have...

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Posted in Fleeting Moments Of My Younger Self In A Letter

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Hi Harry,

Posted on Fri, 23 Jan 2026

Hi Harry,

I so enjoyed reading your own childhood memories, they kept my attention, because I saw a lot of similarities to my own childhood.

Like you say, to be able to put your arms around your younger self and tell them everything...

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Posted in Fleeting Moments Of My Younger Self In A Letter

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What a character! I think

Posted on Thu, 22 Jan 2026

What a character! I think Yoyo's a bit of a lady charmer despite his age and stature. I wonder if Katereena will fall for his charms! 

Still enjoying Harry.

Jenny.

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Posted in 4. Away with Words (ii)

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Harry, I agree with all the

Posted on Wed, 21 Jan 2026

Harry, I agree with all the above comments. You have a gift for writing know matter what those publishers say, and I'm so glad you share it here on abc tales.

Jenny.

 

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Posted in 4. Away with Words (i)

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Hi Rhiannon,

Posted on Thu, 22 Jan 2026

Hi Rhiannon,

you know I love this weather and the dark days. For me it's a pleasure to go out walking when the wind's blowing in my face and there's no sun blinding me. It's also lovely to be in doors when the rain's pouring down,, though...

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Posted in Dark and dreary …

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There's nothing like a

Posted on Mon, 19 Jan 2026

There's nothing like a philosophical conversation to put your thoughts into action. I used to have a lot of those back in the day.

Still loving the story Harry.

Jenny.

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Posted in 3. An Expedition To The Pole (iii)

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