Tag: Writing
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Descent–and–Hell on Earth
Two posts in one today, continuing the Legendary Circles storyline… Descent Hera took the front seat of the carriage, and took charge of the reins. Aphrodite and Athena had to take the back seat. Athena typed instructions into her satnav. “This is the way!” Athena said, referring to her satnav’s directions and not their method…
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Rewriting the Classics… Miss Muffet
Emily trotted into the room with glee. She was only five feet tall, but had a big presence. She plonked herself down upon her stool and read the slogan on her packet of salt and vinegar crisps: “Delicately flavoured salt and vinegar potato crisps by Curds and Whey” she read aloud. She then thought “Hardly…
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In the Lap of the Gods
A couple of months ago, I introduced Gerald to the world in a short 100-word tale called Legendary Circles. I feel that tale needs a little padding here and expanding there, so here’s the first part… “I don’t believe this!” Athena sat down in frustrated contemplation, swiftly using her mouse to scroll onto the next…
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The Daily Stranger
This is personal. I’m sorry about that. This is the only way I can communicate with you. I’m sorry about that, too. I see you walking, I don’t know if you notice. You brighten the dullest of mornings as you walk along the pavement. I can’t speak to you as we pass each other, I…