Here are our April tales to look forward to. The 2 ideas that came top of each poll, and a Sebtomato pick. Thank you Helpers for excellent ideas!
He only went to the church to donate some of his daughters old ... 2023-03-28 12:59:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Blowing Rock, North Carolina
This is not supposed to be how it all went down.
We had a plan, Jenny and me. We were ready to go. Because even though I grew up in Bowling Green, even though I’ve been surrounded by the Crazy Id...
2023-03-26 15:30:55 +0000 UTC View Post
Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Jacob knocks on his neighbor’s door. He’s had a disturbed night, thinking about what he can say, what he can do. But his mind – prickly as it is from lack of sleep - is made up. Jacob is a man on a...
2023-03-19 16:35:28 +0000 UTC View PostIt's voting time! 2 polls for the April tales, with the ideas arranged into a pair of delectable selection boxes. Thank you special helpers for 11 excellent ideas! 🥇
Please vote for your favorite idea in each poll 😊 &...
Jessica is furious.
And in spite of everything, Jessica focuses on calm thoughts. On cool, green grass. Clear blue skies. Because she gets the feeling that if she lets herself embrace a full toddler tantrum, she’ll forget about the missing...
2023-02-28 00:08:43 +0000 UTC View PostJessie is a chunky monkey. Mommy says so.
How delicious it is, taking her time to wake up, sitting in her mother’s lap, morning sun casting an optimistic glow over her bedroom.
“Chunky monkey,” says Mommy gently. Jessie’s mothe...
2023-02-26 17:29:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Here are the poll results for March. Thank you helpers for excellent ideas!
Cassie doesn't want to be her best friend's Mommy, but in Blowing Rock she'll either change diapers or wear them - Elfie
‘Mom’.
Jessica stands by her mother’s bed and whispers.
‘Mom’.
She doesn’t want to raise her voice – inside voice, please – but this is an emergency.
What kind of emergency?
A time-travel one. A r...
Spokane, Washington
When Jessica wakes up, the first thought in her head is relaxed. She has learned, at the ripe...
2023-02-23 21:00:15 +0000 UTC View Post
It's voting time! 3 polls...
Memories Nightclub
Charterhouse Street, London
The two young women sit in the green room of the club. There’s a rhythmic pulse of dance music coming from down the corridor. It’s like getting ready to go on stage, ...
2023-02-15 17:53:26 +0000 UTC View Post
Brighton, England
1998
I look down at the costume lying on my bed.
“It’s just for the afternoon,” says Mum. “Just a couple of hours, really. Charlie will be over the moon.” She pats my shoulder and say...
2023-02-12 17:01:33 +0000 UTC View PostQuick question, helpers - where are our March tales happening? - 48 hour poll!
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2023-02-09 17:13:20 +0000 UTC View PostCarlisle, Massachusetts
Jack runs in to the hallway.
“Wait for me,” his mother calls, laughing as she follows her adult son to the front door.
Jack stands impatiently, waits for the okay to open the door. Because he ...
2023-01-31 23:56:45 +0000 UTC View PostThe game is frustrating. The game is a waste of time. As far as Jack is concerned, he might as well be trying to play Scrabble with toddlers.
They’re no good with their colours. They’re even worse with shapes. The one thing the students ...
2023-01-31 04:25:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Here are the poll winners for our February. Looks like a fun, cake-filled month ahead!
After a lost bet a young man has to dress up for his younger brothers birthday party - Dean
Jessica is f... 2023-01-29 21:37:23 +0000 UTC View Post
Is this a classroom? Seriously? As far as Jack is concerned, Mr. Briggs is teaching preschool.
“Welcome, Jack!” The teacher beams at him. He turns his smile to Seren. “Thanks so much.”
Seren squeezes Jack’s hand and then she...
2023-01-29 17:37:23 +0000 UTC View PostThe new outfit isn’t the weirdest part, even though it provokes two questions; where did it come from, and more importantly, who dressed him?
The gold-colored polo shirt and dark blue shorts are surprising, but they’re not the Jack’s b...
2023-01-26 19:38:55 +0000 UTC View Post
Ngatea School, New Zealand
The mug has the school’s name on the outside.
Inside, it’s green tea with mint. Not something Jack would usually drink, and he doubts that the choice of beverage is making much diffe...
2023-01-23 21:20:23 +0000 UTC View PostIt's voting time! 2 polls this month, with our 11 'birthday' ideas arranged into male and female categories.
Please vote for your favorite idea in each poll 😊 - one vote for poll this month, let's see what we get!
2023-01-22 14:00:05 +0000 UTC
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The knock at the door is a surprise.
Rather, the timing is the surprise.
Richard goes to the door, fully aware that the app on his phone says that his Dasher has picked up the order at Casa de Queso, that his late-night dinn...
It's voting time! 2 polls this month, with our 11 'birthday' ideas arranged into male and female categories.
Please vote for your favorite idea in each poll 😊 - one vote for poll this month, let's see what we get!
2023-01-21 16:28:23 +0000 UTC
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She thinks I’ve forgotten. She’s wrong.
“Look at those beautiful blue eyes. Look at my perfect ray of sunshine.”
Sandra picks me out the crib, holds me up and gazes at my round face. Fact is, she’s much happier as a mother th...
2023-01-15 17:04:42 +0000 UTC View PostThank you Rick, Dean, Anonymous1812 for these excellent themes! Okay, patrons, vote for your favorite theme (you can vote multiple times). Winner takes all 😊
2023-01-13 19:24:19 +0000 UTC
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It’s a different story when Madison wakes up. A different song.
It’s the same family, but they’re not focused on the puppy anymore. Now, they’re all about their morning routine. There’s a whole thing about teeth brushing, a big dea...
2022-12-31 02:01:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Here are the poll winners for our January 2023 tales 🥇🥈🥉 - Thank you Dean, Rick, and Anonymous1812 for providing excellent ideas to choose from!
