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RichardB posted an update 3 years, 6 months ago
Went to the cattery this morning after returning from holiday to find that our cat had succumbed to kidney failure while we were away. She was a gentle, affectionate soul and much loved. Plus, we both have rather nasty colds. Not the the best homecoming.
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Clebs replied to the topic Monthly Competition – September 2022 in the forum Monthly Competition 3 years, 6 months ago
After a hectic few hours, it was lovely to sit down and read these entries. Thank you all for taking the time to enter.
Athelstone – I felt very close to your character. When I finished reading I felt very sad.
Seagreen – I thoroughly enjoyed this. The final paragraph was lovely to read. Who is Ameilia I wonder?
Sandra – I found this very inte…[Read more]
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Clebs posted an update 3 years, 6 months ago
The September monthly competition closes at midnight tomorrow.
I appreciate how busy everyone is but I would love to read other peoples perceptions of what happened after a gathering.
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Sandra replied to the topic Monthly Competition – September 2022 in the forum Monthly Competition 3 years, 6 months ago
Not quite fulfilling the brief but it’s this or nothing.
The post-gathering I should most like to write the aftermath of, did time and ability permit is the one which took place following the reading of the will of Thomas Hutchinson Goodfellow, my husband’s great-grandfather, following his death in Tottenham in 1891, age 73.
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Seagreen replied to the topic Monthly Competition – September 2022 in the forum Monthly Competition 3 years, 6 months ago
After the Gathering
There was never an invitation. No surprise email in your inbox, no speculative phone call while your mouth was full of the last of the chocolate brownies, and no snatched conversation as you unloaded your shopping in the supermarket queue.
‘Have you heard? Amelia’s having another one of her get-togethers this weekend. It see…[Read more]
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Athelstone posted an update 3 years, 6 months ago
Just 5 days left for Clebs’ excellent monthly comp. Thinking-caps and writing-hands!
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Athelstone replied to the topic Monthly Competition – September 2022 in the forum Monthly Competition 3 years, 7 months ago
After the Gathering
I shan’t go next year.
I mean, Tom wasn’t there. Jackie spent the whole evening talking to Spence and nobody can get a word in with those two. And Pete. That was a shock. Pete’s joined the choir eternal. Playing three-card brag with St Peter more like.
‘So you don’t have to.’ That was his thing. I remember when he broke hi…[Read more]
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Raine posted an update 3 years, 7 months ago
Hi all, just dropping by to catch up on the annual challenge & whisper that a previous challenge story (Bathymetry) has just won the British Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction. So thank you all for being part of such an inspiring annual event. 🙂
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A very fine story indeed. And Wikipedia agrees 🙂
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omg I’m on the wiki!! Lol, fame at last.
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Only one response? Shame on us, for that is really quite some achievement. I see illustrious names among the past winners, so many congratulations and I hope you’re feeling as proud as you deserve to be. I’ve said it before: we in the Den may be few, but we’re talented.
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That’s amazing news, Raine. Huge congratulations.
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You are going from strength to strength – wishing you a sufficiency of spoons.
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OMG that’s amazing! Well done
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Athelstone replied to the topic Monthly Competition – September 2022 in the forum Monthly Competition 3 years, 7 months ago
On my third attempt. The previous two kept wanting to turn into short stories!
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Squidge posted an update 3 years, 7 months ago
Dipping in to say hi… ridiculously busy at the mo with Life, so barely time to breathe, let alone write! How is everyone doing at the moment, following the Queen’s death? Whether you’re for the monarchy or not, it seems to have impacted nearly everyone I’ve spoken to in some way, shape, or form. Sending hugs if you need them x
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Doing well (I think). Similarly busy, especially yesterday when I was included in a tale of lost keys which necessitated a drive from Worthing to London and back.
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Even for a republican like me it does feel like the end of an era. Thinking about how as a Scout we had to make promises to do our duty to the Queen etc, and every time you see a post box or a coin, or hear The King, it feels strange. Very few people have known anything different – @athelstone that sounds like an incredibly trying day, was it all…[Read more]
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Yes, no harm done, thanks.
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Oh blimey, Ath…can imagine that being rather stressful.
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Busy here too, but yes, life seems to feel ‘on hold’ as we witness the end of an era. While not being an ardent Royalist, I did have a lot of respect for a queen who was the unwavering anchor for her family, showing how publicity could be done properly without scandalous revelations. I think I shall miss her.
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I had a very strong (and somewhat unexpected) emotional reaction to the death. She has always loomed large in my life as my father is an ardent royalist. I’d expected to feel a bit sad, as I did when Prince Philip died, but I burst into tears when I heard the news. We were in Scotland and very nearly passed the cortege from Balmoral to Edinburgh…[Read more]
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RichardB replied to the topic Choices in the forum
All You Need 3 years, 7 months agoCrystal Palace
Yes there is
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Athelstone posted an update 3 years, 7 months ago
Any more takers for the annual Short Story Challenge? There’s still time to join the “All You Need” group and make a couple of simple choices. The group closes and becomes private on Sunday evening, 22:00 UK time. It’s an easy way in for 6 months of fun and anticipation.
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Daedalus replied to the topic Choices in the forum
All You Need 3 years, 7 months agoConiston
Yes there is
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Thea replied to the topic Choices in the forum
All You Need 3 years, 7 months agoVasio, France
No there is not
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Woolleybeans replied to the topic Choices in the forum
All You Need 3 years, 7 months agoCala Bridge
No there is not
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Clebs started the topic Monthly Competition – September 2022 in the forum Monthly Competition 3 years, 7 months ago
I am attending a gathering of sorts next week and am aware that when the attendees leave they will have different thoughts and emotions. The event will evoke different memories for them.
In 500 words or less please write a piece entitled ‘After the Gathering’. With the exception of the title and the number of words there are no res…[Read more]
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Clebs replied to the topic Monthly Competition – August 2022 in the forum Monthly Competition 3 years, 7 months ago
Reading the other entries I didn’t expect that! Thank you. I really enjoyed this competition.
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Athelstone replied to the topic Monthly Competition – August 2022 in the forum Monthly Competition 3 years, 7 months ago
Well done @clebs. I said it’s excellent – and it is!
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Sandra replied to the topic Monthly Competition – August 2022 in the forum Monthly Competition 3 years, 7 months ago
Congratulations, Clebs, a well-twisted tale. And thanks Alex for a prompt which produced such variety.
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Athelstone posted an update 3 years, 7 months ago
Another reminder to all Denizens. The annual short-story challenge is awake once more. If you haven’t joined already, you only have until 11 September to join the group ALL YOU NEED and make a couple of choices.
And to those who HAVE joined, choices must be made by that same date in order to enter the challenge. - Load More
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Oh, that’s sad, Richard. I’m familiar with the pain of losing a loved cat.
I hope the colds clear up soon.
Oh, Richard, what a shame. Such upsetting news to come home to .
Oh no, really sorry to hear that Richard