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Under the Mushroom Cap

Have you ever wondered how a fairies’ family grows? Not too many people notice that low fungal growth. Those domed caps balanced on a stem blend with the ground colours around it. This is a story of a family of fairies that thrived in the forest living in their mushroom. From the outside, to the… Continue reading Under the Mushroom Cap

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Faceless

“So where is this campground you’re dragging us all too Josh? You said it was beautiful, blah, blah, blah.” Samantha’s voice all but wines from the backseat. Josh sighed and slowed the truck. Everything looked the same, it was all gravel road and trees marked sporadically by over grown crossroads. “Forget it, this will do,”… Continue reading Faceless

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When double lives cross

As she looked down on his lifeless form she wondered how they could have gone their whole lives together without her knowing his secret. The pain of his omission was still fresh and she urged to lash out at him but instead struggled with the unjust reality that she would never be able to. Instead… Continue reading When double lives cross

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Waffles versus Pancakes

There was nobody at the table, but it was set for 2. I stood facing it and considering. All I had been told was to pick a seat while I waited, and this table had the only chairs. In front of one chair was a perfect stack of warm pancakes. The butter was melting on… Continue reading Waffles versus Pancakes

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The Rain

  The forest looked different this morning after days of rain. The eerie feeling hadn’t washed away but instead was magnified by a heavy silence. The branches on the trees pulled towards the ground and with no wind to stir them it felt oppressive and suffocating. The small snippets of sky that could be seen… Continue reading The Rain

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Seasonal Rhythm

Millions of feathery ice crystals fell from the sky enveloping the ground in a wintry blanket. The magical possibility of a snowman’s life glistened in each sparkling white flake. Old man winter whispered on the winds and his message carried to the ears of red cheeked children as their faces turned up to the sky… Continue reading Seasonal Rhythm

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Letters from Santa – Year 2

Some of you might remember last year’s Letter from Santa. Well, this will be year two and I didn’t forget to share: Santa ClausSanta’s Workshop25 Christmas Bell LaneNorth Pole, CanadaH0H-H0H December 24, 2018 The Marshall BoysAddress Dear boys, I hope this finds you both happy and in good health. As you know it is that… Continue reading Letters from Santa – Year 2