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It takes a real talent to tell a story in so few words. What was…
Endure and Sing
Inspirational piece. Am glad you picked the rat to be the protagonist in your story,…
Endure and Sing
Such a sweet tale - and with a good moral to the story. I thought…
Endure and Sing
Wow! This is a good story! Really good to read to little kids, the moral…
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Hi Katy, it really does add an extra dimension to hear your story read aloud…
Endure and Sing
In my neighboring country Denmark, we have the classical storyteller Hans-Christian Andersen. Your sweet story…
Endure and Sing
A really nice one with a wonderful story line. I can see why this was…
Endure and Sing
A beautiful story! I was reminded of seeing Paul Potts and Susan Boyle on Britain's…
Endure and Sing
Your story inspired me to keep going no matter how discouraging it gets. At times…
Endure and Sing
Thank you so much for the feedback! I pray that the young readers will be…
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Thank you for taking the time to comment and convey your thoughts on the story.…
Endure and Sing
Hi Katy, don't we all feel like the rat in your story at times! We…
Vows
I must admit it was the picture of the church, with its grave yard, under…
Between Belonging and Dying
A very powerful story, Daniel. Your writing makes it easy to feel the reality of…
Between Belonging and Dying
Oh my gosh, Daniel. Your story really defines the word superb. You make me experience…
Between Belonging and Dying
A horrendous situation, more so because so many people find themselves going through it. A…
Between Belonging and Dying
What an extremely powerful story Daniel, really well written and with an ending that had…
Between Belonging and Dying
Daniel, this story is one of the best flash fiction stories I've ever read. You…
In Memoriam
It's terrible to lose someone you love and accept that he is not a part…
The Problem with Women
I think Carrie has said it all. We rest our collective case. ?
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Under Pink Blossoms
Green Choices
Inspirare
The Spookfest
Adieu
Attitudes
The Missing Candies
The Magic Moment
Give Me Wings So I Might Fly
Whistle Twice for Yes
The Inhabitants
Lord What Fools These Mortals Be
Unwanted
Escape to Paradise
The Problem with Women
Meg in Her Bath
Endure and Sing
A Paranormal Pandemic
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This is such a sweet story with so many beautifully detailed scenes. An amazing job!
Thank you dear Katy. A Botanical garden is full of magic??????
What a great story, Leena. I too have watched in awe as a shell-like thing “suddenly cracked open and a multicolored wing sprung out.” Nature really does give us the most incredible magic shows of all! You’ve used each word with expertise to create a poetic, wondrous atmosphere. Thanks for a most entertaining read!
Thank you so much Fuji for sparing a read . Grateful for your appeciation and valuable feedback. Cheers!
This was real life experience for Drake. Very skillfully described.
Thank you musing mind… Now he finds Nature more magical than any Magic show!
Lovely story, Leena. There really is nothing more magical than nature. I actually have a butterfly pupa in my kitchen at the moment, waiting for the butterfly to emerge before being released into the world. A engaging and enjoyable read.
Wow, Carrie – you’ll have to take some pictures of the butterfly emerging and then write a story about it! How exciting. Thanks again to Leena for reminding us of the magic found in nature.
You are welcome Fuji. And you are right about the pictures. Maybe it can become an upcoming writing prompt!
That is a wonderful idea! An idea fitting for such a great story!
Thank you so much Carrie… morphing from a pupa to a butterfly is both beautiful to watch and experience. Are we not all pupae waiting to become a butterfly and take our first flight?
Nice writing Leena – Your story brought back my own fond memories. Years ago, my Grandpa taught me about many of the various leaves and trees in our neighboring forest. I remember so vividly how he could distinguish and name each leaf and tree instantly. Now he is resting in Heaven, but for me, those magical memories still remain within. In our modern world, amid the chaos of constantly “racing cars and impatient horns”, sometimes we forget those rare enchanted moments in nature that give our lives true meaning.
Thank you Chris… it’s good to unwind and embrace nature once in a while. Am glad my writing brought back your fond memories. A walk in nature is all we need.
Good interpretation of the theme, Leena. This was the prompt before the ones when I started having a go myself, and I couldn’t think of anything. Now I am more used to coming up with my strange takes on just about anything. Well done.
Thank you so much Susan for your appreciation. The pictures and prompts make us think out of the box and get our creative pens geared up!
Magical!! Clever old grandfather……
Nature is magical and enchanting for sure:)
Well done, Leena!
Thank you Sanika… Old Grandpa knew what was more magical?????
A beautiful story, Leena! You described it with such reality, that I was leaning forward as I read to try and catch a glimpse of the butterfly, too! Very well done 🙂
Thank you for your comment Sandra…. very sweet of you… a fluttering butterfly is such a beautiful sight ?
Well Leena, I have just read all the comments that your story stirred. Enjoy the enjoyment that you have created for every reader. I too enjoyed the twist in your story!
Thank you Sir… it’s always blissful to connect through words and bring back sweet memories?
Wow! Leena. I love those beautiful scenes that I imagine while reading this story. You bring me in a few steps to this beautiful botanical garden.