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Ghostbot (Part Two of Two)

Part One at: https://www.abctales.com/story/marandina/ghostbot-part-one-two Ghostbot (Part Two of Two) Jake tried hard to demarcate a longing to be...
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Ghostbot (Part One of Two)

“Death is the greatest illusion of all” - Rajneesh Ghostbot (Part One of Two) Cassie was dead to begin with. There was no doubting the fact as...
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Leviathan

Leviathan I had been scrolling for what seemed like hours. Each post scanned seemed darker than the last. Reading wall-to-wall invective wasn’t good...
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Tom Crean

It is said that Ireland is a haunted place full of spirits; a land where the dead are celebrated. Tom Crean The journey to the Emerald Isle had been...
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Poem of the week

Rain at the Forest Cafe

A morning coffee stop at a café in a clearing.. Rain at the Forest Cafe Fairy lights glimmer as I drink coffee at a bustling forest café – Dogs under...
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There's that rat- -tat-tat

Posted on Sat, 04 Jan 2025

There's that rat-a-tat-tat all-action style.

Always fascinating to be included in your world through your writing.

Yes...nicely done, Kris!

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"..we get older –

Posted on Wed, 01 Jan 2025

"..we get older –
apprehensive of fate?
or prayerfully, trustingly
wait …"

"Blown through the New Year Gate - "

Yes, I think so. And a powerful finale. Lots to think about in so few lines.

Nicely done,...

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That's an interesting,

Posted on Tue, 31 Dec 2024

That's an interesting, philosophical discussion about the merits of a robot partner.

The story has layers which keeps the reader on their toes.

Looking forward to the next part..

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That's a sage-like tale right

Posted on Tue, 31 Dec 2024

That's a sage-like tale right there. Just two people from different generations putting the world to rights. Nicely done and a Happy New Year to you.

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Cheers, T.

Posted on Fri, 27 Dec 2024

Cheers, T.

May 2025 bring us promotion to the Premier League or further qualification for the CL.

As Shankly said "Some people believe football is a matter of life and death, I am very disappointed with that attitude. I can assure...

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"What a surprise to see

Posted on Fri, 27 Dec 2024

"What a surprise to see
a chameleon on a little Christmas tree!"

An unexpected and intriguing story captured so poetically, Rhiannon.

Can't recall a Christmas tale involving a chameleon before.

Yes, blending in, of...

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Posted in How did the chameleon get on the Christmas Tree?

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"..saw

Posted on Fri, 27 Dec 2024

"..saw
two bright round eyes
beady brown – Shriek! surprise!"

That's a highly visual tale told with dramatic effect. Skilfully done, Rhiannon.

Unexpected visitors, for sure. Enjoyed this.

Happy New Year to you....

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The uninhibited voice that

Posted on Mon, 23 Dec 2024

The uninhibited voice that blurts out inner thoughts is such fertile ground for comedy and drama. Much more to come from this story, I'm sure.

The dialogue is credible and the pacing works well.

Keep going!

Merry Christmas...

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A happy ending and a right

Posted on Sat, 21 Dec 2024

A happy ending and a right palava by the sounds of it. It's as though fate intervened to help when you noticed those plane tickets going. [Lullaby by the Cure is about a nightmare involving a spider trying to eat Robert Smith. Hmmmmm]

I...

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Reading this made me think of

Posted on Fri, 20 Dec 2024

Reading this made me think of "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" - a movie I adore. I have you down as the Bulgarian Steve Martin. There are many wonderful, altruistic people in the world and some appear in your story. Coming to the rescue of a...

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