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Fandango’s Story Starter

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Looking closely he noticed the date, scrawled on the back of the photo, from 1945. This must be his father’s book and photo. The date was after WWII had ended. Who could this be? The book was an antique itself, a book of love poems. He didn’t know what he should do with it. His dad had passed away and it might stir up bad feelings for his mom. After talking with his wife, they decided to put the book, and photo away in their safe deposit box, the only place his mom would not see it.
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Fandango’s Story Starter #224

RXC 12-4-25

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Hygge

Seasons

Celebrate

Family love

Friendship renewal

Thankyous and gifts received

Children dreaming and wishful

Myths and legends creatures abound

A new, bountiful year expected

“Hygge seasons celebrate family love”.

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A dectina refrain – 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, line ten composed in quotes of first four lines as a stand alone line.

Reena’s Xploration Challenge #410

Can You Tell a Story in 80?

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The “Seaman’s Anchor” bartender, secret EPA agent, listened to the creep at the end of the bar near a wooden pillar, which had a microphone and video camera to record any suspicious activity. A favorite drink of the man being recorded was red tea – vodka, tea, and cherry juice, served in a beer mug so he would not be thought a “mermaid”, (anyone drinking “sissy” fare). At the bartender’s signal, EPA government agents would gallop in and make arrests.

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80 sounds like a lot, but fitting in those particular words – definitely a challenge. But FUN!🤓

Can You Tell A Story In…

Simply Six Minutes

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Hey Joe! We look like twins!

Yeah, but my collar makes me more handsome.

You guys, always posing…lucky they didn’t get you when you’re licking your…

Sue! That kind of comment is not necessary! Think of the puppy up front…

Aww that makes no never mind to him, he wouldn’t understand, he’s too young, said the old man in the front, his mottled fur showing his age.

Are we ready yet? Is she taking the picture now? Huh? Huh? exclaimed the beagles, always a hyper lot.

Settle down guys, and stand still so she can snap it, said the golden retriever, always a kind one.

Hey! You recruits in the back, fall in, said the Rottweiler in the front, an old army service dog.

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Friday Fictioneers

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Joan hated Christmas shopping. Her husband Pete loved it. He took their children to the markets to find out what they wanted for Christmas and they grew up sharing their dad’s enthusiasm for the holidays. Knowing his wife was tired of all the hoopla about the season, Pete decided to surprise her. He told the children to keep it a secret, but they were too excited. When the five of them stopped in the small local market, they couldn’t hold it in any longer. “Mommy, we’re going to buy presents! Do you like this”, holding a fancy silver carafe.

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5 December 2025