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I have 1266 stories published in 7 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 5732848 times and 531 of my stories have been cherry picked.
2842 of my 19,636 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 2922 votes

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Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining

Dear Diary...clock ticks as I type wondering where all the time has gone contemplating my options to have a hip replacement, but I don't know why It'...

More Hands Make For Lighter Work

Those times they were hard back then never had no tractor to work the ground; digging out peat with bare hands, fuel for the fire our only desire,...

Dawning Glory

Reminded me of last years sunshine, days sown in packets of seeds with love, strange how even the smallest of wonders can conjure up long, hot...

By Design

They who were hooked on skin, those willing souls awakening a challenge regardless of pain, upon a dare reaching for greater ideas where art slumbers...

Mention Of Your Name

Mum! At forefront of my mind, fighting for light, a blazon of memories emanate, combing strands of recollections, plaiting each thread of thought, a...

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2842 of my comments have received 2922 Great Feedback votes

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A very sad account of how a

Posted on Tue, 14 Mar 2023

A very sad account of how a poor woman suffered so badly. Your poem said it all.

Jenny.

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Posted in Newes From The Dead

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Oh dear! Poor Alexander, can

Posted on Wed, 15 Mar 2023

Oh dear! Poor Alexander, can circumstances get any worse for him? 

I know I've said it before, but I'm loving your storytelling.

Jenny.

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Posted in Red Bicycle 17-18

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It was lovely to read your

Posted on Wed, 15 Mar 2023

It was lovely to read your poem Rhiannon, with its touch of seasonal colour.

Although it's cold, our garden daffodils have been out for nearly two weeks, they look a bit forlorn at 7am, but soon lift their heads as the day progresses. I've...

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Posted in A few early wild daffodils in the woods

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This story keeps getting

Posted on Tue, 14 Mar 2023

This story keeps getting better and better. Perhaps I'm naive, but I have no idea where the story's going.

Brilliant writing as always. Can't wait to read more.

Jenny.

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Posted in Red Bicycle 15-16

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Forbidding is the word that

Posted on Mon, 13 Mar 2023

Forbidding is the word that springs to mind when I think of Molloch. Poor Alexander was so right to be cautious. This part gave me goosebumps at what's emerging.

Can't wait to read more.

Jenny.

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Posted in Red Bicycle 13-14

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Just catching up with your

Posted on Fri, 10 Mar 2023

Just catching up with your engrossing story. On to next part with anticipation.

Jenny.

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Posted in Red Bicycle 11-12

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For once it was the children

Posted on Fri, 10 Mar 2023

For once it was the children who were wise. I was so glad they found the ring, poor Ned must have been so distressed at being arrested. 

A good lesson to learn here, is not to jump to conclusions.

Well told Hilary.

Jenny.

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Posted in The Garden of Songbird Charm Part Two

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I'm so glad I came across

Posted on Fri, 10 Mar 2023

I'm so glad I came across your story Hilary, it's so full of beautiful nature, and your descriptions are like a painting with words.

On to next part.

Jenny. 

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Posted in The Garden of Songbird Charm

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"It's just like the Mystery

Posted on Thu, 09 Mar 2023

"It's just like the Mystery Machine," Archibald said, happily, bouncing in his seat with excitement as they pulled out of the car lot, "I feel like Scooby-Doo!" 

I could just visulize the scene of this flowery vehicle, and Archibald loving...

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Posted in "Oh!" (Bring Out Your Dead series - Part 8)

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This poem is absolutely

Posted on Fri, 10 Mar 2023

This poem is absolutely stunning Paul. Your metaphors are spot on, letting the poem come alive.

One of my favourites of yours and thank you for sharing.

Jenny.

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Posted in Spring Skies (After the Dogs of Winter)

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