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Prince Andrew's Arrest Across the pond in Britain, justice and accountability is a serious matter

Never in a million years did I ever fathom when I resurrected the Epstein story in 2018 that it would lead to first arrest of a British Royal in four centuries. Not since King Charles I was arrested in 1647.
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#13 Goats and Rain … The twelve hundred olive trees on the plot of land on which I once lived near the Andalusian village of Coín were about a hundred and thirty years old, planted after phylloxera had destroyed the grape...

#13 Goats and Rain …
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Many thanks Ben Myers.

'Independent publishing is where all the best stuff happens. Here is where the risk taskers, the dreamers and the outsiders gather. Without the indies, literature would be a blander and more homogonous place. All hail the mighty 'Moose!'

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Fascination: Dark Fantasy Anthology A macabre story collection of nature-fueled magic, witches & dark fae. Creepy cottages, haunted homesteads & bespelled woods.

Hey folks! Come out to support this fantastic anthology - edited by a Canadian, and published by a Canadian small press with a global group of authors.

Next up for stretch goals: interior art

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30 Day Book Challenge – Day 29 – A Novella #bookchallenge #BookRecommendations I saw this challenge over on Secret Library Book Blog back in November who in turn spotted it in Bluesky. It looked fun so I thought I’d have a go!

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THIS WEEK ON THE RECORD STORE DAY PODCAST

Courtney Marie Andrews on her new album Valentine, on which the critically-acclaimed songwriter/poet explores themes of loss, obsession on a what call a "record in pursuit of love."

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#13 Goats and Rain … The twelve hundred olive trees on the plot of land on which I once lived near the Andalusian village of Coín were about a hundred and thirty years old, planted after phylloxera had destroyed the grape...

#13 Goats and Rain …

The twelve hundred olive trees on the plot of land on which I once lived near the Andalusian village of Coín were about a hundred and thirty years old, planted after phylloxera had destroyed ...

A new short story! Click for the full version 👇
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#12 The Kemna Mystery … “Son tan importantes, músculos grandes?” our girl next door asks from her doorway as I pass, bike in hand.

#12 The Kemna Mystery …
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#22 Bokito and Dostoevsky … The force with which Heidi throws herself between me and the counter rattles me for a moment. One hand against my chest and one hand on the counter, she shouts at the two waiters, hunched over their p...

“Do fortress walls protect you, or do they imprison you?”
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#19 Is the Grass Greener on the Other Side? For the first time in my life, I’ve handled something wisely, and eh...

#19 Is the Grass Greener on the Other Side?
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#18 Skyscrapers or Vegetable Gardens? From next to the rectangular, polished block of stone on which I am sitting, Boris the terrier—smaller than a soccer ball—dashes across the square in front of me toward the exit of the skyscraper that...

#18 Skyscrapers or Vegetable Gardens?
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Be(rt) My Valentine Whether you’re loved up or not, everyone deserves a little love at Valentine’s Day – even if that comes from yourself. Sign up to Be(rt) My Valentine by the 9th February and I&#82…

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BE(rt) MY VALENTINE Whether you're loved up or happily single everyone deserves a present they'll love on Valentine's Day.

Sign up to #BertMyValentine by Sunday 9th February and I'll pick you out something special to read on the big day.

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#22 Bokito and Dostoevsky … The force with which Heidi throws herself between me and the counter rattles me for a moment.

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#11 Between Ravine and Reason … Peeking past the rock in front of me, I see Heidi, far below me, hiking back to our Berlingo.

#11 Between Ravine and Reason …
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#9 Drugs, Dreams, and Disillusions … “Il y a un porte-bagages dessus it has a roof rack on top,” the old man across from me in the grass replies with a smile when I ask him how to recognize a Moroccan plane. August 30, 2024. It wasn't u...

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#9 Drugs, Dreams, and Disillusions … “Il y a un porte-bagages dessus it has a roof rack on top,” the old man across from me in the grass replies with a smile when I ask him how to recognize a Moroccan plane.

#9 Drugs, Dreams, and Disillusions …
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#21 The Dumbest Kid in the Class … Montelobado, west of Salamanca, just off the Portuguese border, is still asleep as I walk to the fountain in the center of the village square to fetch water for tea and coffee. The fresh air bites my ...

Ms. de Zwart, however, didn't like me at all, and that had much to do with the pace at which she taught us, a pace she adapted to the dumbest kid in the class, which I thought ridiculous, even though it quickly became clear that the dumbest kid in the class was me.
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Breaks my heart to share this, but today is my last day at The Verge and I am looking for work! I'd really like to stay in video games, preferably in some kind of journalistic capacity but I can do PR/Marketing and maybe even a lil Narrative Design. Please get in touch!
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We experienced a truly incredible moment at the aquarium when this octopus decided to be a total jerk to its tankmate.

I can show you the books. Bindings: shimmering splendid

Whole new worlds, new fantastic points of view - Free with every book this weekend.

#10 Between Archers and Beer Cans ... Tumult last night. I flew out of bed, crossed the living room in two steps, flew down the steps to the kitchen, and through the window next to the front door of our cave house, I saw beams of light on...

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Tumult last night. I flew out of bed, crossed the living room in two steps, flew down the steps to the kitchen, and through the window next to the front door of our cave house, I saw beams of light on the patio. I didn't understand what was going on, but ...

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#9 Drugs, Dreams, and Disillusions … “Il y a un porte-bagages dessus it has a roof rack on top,” the old man across from me in the grass replies with a smile when I ask him how to recognize a Moroccan plane.

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#8 The Buttplug Gnome … It’s warm.

#8 The Buttplug Gnome …
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