Tag Archives: Fairytales

A Presence Of Sustance #writephoto

Posted on Dec 11, 2022 by TanGental

This week’s prompt is Princess Petticoat folded her arms a fraction more tightly and pouted. Her mother, Queen Bustle would have been proud of that pout. Schooling her at home had moulded a suitable Royal heir: petulant, entitled, sleek and … Continue reading →

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The Ever Afters: Behind The Scenes #fairytales #humour

Posted on Feb 8, 2021 by TanGental

Have you ever wondered what happened to the characters in fairy tales, after we leave them? Well this is where we find out. The Sergeant called the briefing to order. He eyed the ranks of weasels, foxes, wolves, snakes, skunks … Continue reading →

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Free The Magic #blogbattle #creativewriting

Posted on Jun 18, 2020 by TanGental

Roland Colander had a problem. He had overcome many in his life to date, but this one looked likely to be the mother of all buggerations. He read the edict again and sighed. If this was true, his life’s work … Continue reading →

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The History Of Fairy Tales

Posted on Feb 28, 2019 by TanGental

Fairy tales often stem from real life. Jack and his bean stalk, for instance, has its roots in the battle between Prince Savipattugak and his brother, Giantanaparan.  ‘Gak’ raised an army to defeat Giantanaparan’s forces but the cost was borne … Continue reading →

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