Category Archives: Storytelling

F – Fox

F – Fox This continues the story Back to Selat, followed by D – Darkness. If you haven’t already, you may want to read them first.  ———- Having received information from the Caretaker of Selat about the ever-consuming darkness and … Continue reading

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Gratitude

Gratitude “Thanks,” he said to me. “Okay,” I replied, not knowing what he thanked me for. “You’re welcome.” I continued walking. I didn’t have to go much further when I passed someone else. She called out to me, “Hey, Thanks, … Continue reading

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Save me a Story – Ask a Question

This story begins my adventures in the tale: Save me a Story. The introduction of this story was given in the A to Z Theme reveal post. If you wish to read the introduction, then click on this link: https://www.hdhstory.net/Storyblog/?p=3431. … Continue reading

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Save me a Story – Intro

Save me a Story In the beginning… The door opens, and I look into the eye of the mystic I was directed to. Why, you may ask? Well, it all started when I woke up this morning. I had been … Continue reading

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The Gift That Keeps On Giving

The Gift That Keeps On Giving In 1981, an event occurred that changed the direction of my life, both in teaching and in retirement. I was asked by the previous school I had taught in if I was interested in … Continue reading

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If you can dream it…

If you can dream it… When Angus woke up that morning, he was covered with sweat. This had been the case every morning with the exception of Sundays and Mondays for the past 3 weeks. He always woke up with … Continue reading

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Never Fool Me, Once is Enough

Never Fool Me, Once is Enough  Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. I wondered where and when that quote came from? I’ve read: The earliest recording of this proverb in print is from a … Continue reading

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If the Shoe Fits…

If the Shoes Fit an adaptation of the Grimms’ Folktale, ‘The Shoemaker and the Elves’ This story starts sad but not very bad for the shoemaker who was poor He had food to eat, with a wife quite sweet, but … Continue reading

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The Cap

The Cap It was a simple cap. no distinguishing features. It was purchased second hand at a thrift shop. It was meant to keep my head warm. It was meant to be different than all of the baseball caps that … Continue reading

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