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I have 1231 stories published in 7 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 4160616 times and 494 of my stories have been cherry picked.
2573 of my 18,951 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 2649 votes

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A Victorian Lady's Memoirs Part One

Becoming governess and traveling with a wealthy family, didn't seem like a problem. I was living my life to the full, but I should have perceived the...
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A Victorian Lady's Memoirs

This is complete fiction and has no connection to anyone, apart from mentioning death of Queen Victoria. The story takes place in Bishops Park near...
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Facing Adversary A Medieval Winter

Turning back to face gale swept land, touching weather beaten skin, more tired nowadays; how effortlessly heart in untamed mountains feels nothing...
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On Godrevy Beach

Dear diary... I remember unbroken crashing sound...as I waded out to sea, leaning forward on my body board, anticipating imminent swell, ideal wave...
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Triumphant Folly In The Park

My Thoughts Dear diary... Embodiment of esteemed antiquity delivered through energetic spring; dappled light emerges in resolution where trembling...
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2573 of my comments have received 2649 Great Feedback votes

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Wandering through your poem,

Posted on Sun, 06 Feb 2022

Wandering through your poem, you touched my senses, I felt like I was experiencing an adventure, especially in those lines:-

then luminous silence tips, full

of stipply falling feathered ice

as swiftly stops, and in the lull...

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Posted in February Rainbow

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What an amazing journey

Posted on Wed, 02 Feb 2022

What an amazing journey Turlough. I can never get over how much adventure you've experienced in your life. To have shown those children so much kindness, gives me faith that there are good people in the world.

The language barrier never...

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Posted in Elisabeth and the Bonbon Girls

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Hi Turlough,

Posted on Tue, 04 Jan 2022

This works so well on both lyrical and poetic levels. What a lovely story behind this poem. I so admire your love for these cats, you and Priyatelka are perfect examples of caring and loving people.

Very much enjoyed reading and thank you...

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Posted in Priyatelka, Turlough and the House of Cats

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Hi Penny,

Posted on Mon, 03 Jan 2022

I like the fact that although Dillon could be the suspect, you are still keeping the suspense going as this mystery progresses. As always Willow comes across as a very wise cat.

Still very much enjoying.

Jenny.

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Posted in "Willow's Tail" 23

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This was so creepy, I thank

Posted on Sun, 02 Jan 2022

This was so creepy, I thank goodness that I don't ever get involved with anything but ABC Tales. I have been stupid in the past and been hit with some scams, but you live and learn. This story was something else, a lot more scary.

Hope you...

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Posted in Five Other People Are Looking At This Item

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The drink may not have been

Posted on Sun, 02 Jan 2022

The drink may not have been your best friend, but you certainly made some memories Turlough.

My partner nearly died when he was born, but his nan gave him a tiny bit of brandy on her finger, and it revived him, so not all bad. 

My...

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Posted in Keeping Teeth and Kidneys for Beginners

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I had a right good laugh

Posted on Thu, 30 Dec 2021

I had a right good laugh reading this...of course as always.

I have to admit that phones are good for taking photos, but you can't beat looking through an album of memories, and like you say if the power goes out and we can't recharge,...

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Posted in Haemorrhoid Android

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Of course the misletoe has

Posted on Thu, 30 Dec 2021

Of course the misletoe has sadly got a bad reputation, but your poetic words emanate their beauty too. I like the idea that if there ever was a secret of the berries, it's the mistle thrush who only knows, adds a touch of mystery that we as...

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Posted in Mistletoe

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A poem that becomes all too

Posted on Wed, 29 Dec 2021

A poem that becomes all too familiar as I get older. 

Significant lines for me:-

Yew trees (Stoical) standing in silence,

winter robins singing - lift solemn spirits.

Flowers lying in grave beds decaying,

floral...

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Posted in In Memoriam

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So much put into this poem

Posted on Fri, 10 Dec 2021

So much put into this poem Turlough. That sixth stanza reminds me of old times when on holiday with girl friends, we would get dressed up ready to hit the night clubs, and of course see if we could pick up some guys...these things just had to be...

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Posted in Hotel Mediterraneo

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