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ALLIANCE

Here is a new short story set in medieval England.  Enjoy! William Stanley ALLIANCE The spy hid under the cover of darkness. Looking down from his high vantage point, the man was able to see the light from the burning torches and the soldiers guarding the castle walls. The castle belonged to William, the leader

The Ghost Mine – A Short Story

Today I would like to share a story which can be found in A Collection of Short Stories. I was looking through some photos from our trip out west and it reminded me of The Ghost Mine. I hope you enjoy the story and photos. William Stanley THE GHOST MINE

The Partridge

THE PARTRIDGE A loud flutter of wings broke the silence in the woodland forest. A short, stout bird in stature, a partridge flies a short distance, its wings not designed for long flights. Being a bird, whose preferred habitat is the ground, a short flight was all that was needed to escape its predator. The

Chip Trucks

CHIP TRUCKS OF ONTARIO Chip trucks dot the countryside and small towns in Southeastern Ontario, these creative food stands serving fresh cut potatoes made into French fries. Served with gravy and with a shot of malt vinegar, they are a delicious treat. Also served at these food venues is poutine, a dish invented by a

The Daisy D

Today we drove by the old Daisy D, the one room schoolhouse I attended as a child.  It is now a lovely home, but still bears the brickwork indicating when it was built and its schoolhouse number. Thought you might enjoy reading some of my memories of the years I spent there. (Click on the