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Don Feazelle
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Published in ILLUMINATION

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Straight to Voice Mail

Warning this story may contain horror and is not suitable for young children, small pets, or those with sensitive stomachs. — Straight to voice mail again. “Honey, I’m stuck in traffic and will be home as soon as possible. I love you!” God, I hope she isn’t in labor yet! Donavan O’keefe pushed the end call button on the steering wheel glanced at the amber light and the gas gauge needle…

Fiction

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Straight to Voice Mail
Straight to Voice Mail
Fiction

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Published in The Whole Toad New Service

·Feb 26

Unnamed Chinese Diplomat Claims Balloon Escaped From New Years Celebration

“I swear on my ancestors that The balloon escaped from a Chinese New Year’s Celebration.” — While dining at his favorite Chinese takeout, Kung Pao Palace, The Chief Editor of the world-renowned tower of journalism, The Whole Toad News Service, known as the Old Toad, met with an informant known as Qi or is that Chi. The Old Toad choked on a piece of red pepper…

Satire

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Unnamed Chinese Diplomat Claims Balloon Escaped From New Years Celebration
Unnamed Chinese Diplomat Claims Balloon Escaped From New Years Celebration
Satire

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Published in Ain’t Yo’ Mama’s Tea Party!

·Feb 12

So Many Struggle with This Plight!

Can darkness lead us to the light? — Recently, I read a beautiful poem with a sad, dark message. I want to reach out and lovingly heal the wounded child. Some battles are only won from the inside out. Why, why so many struggling with this plight? We are trapped with our psyche sick, hemorrhaging, wounded, anxious, and scared…

Poetry

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So Many Struggle with This Plight!
So Many Struggle with This Plight!
Poetry

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Dec 25, 2022

The North Pole’s Big Announcement

MAJOR ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY CHANGES TO COME — The jolly but sleepy old elf walked to the podium with the North Pole Press Corp surrounding Christmas Town Manor. First, I would like to announce another successful Christmas delivery for 2022. …

Christmas

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The North Pole’s Big Announcement
The North Pole’s Big Announcement
Christmas

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Published in The Mystic’s Trove

·Nov 30, 2022

When the Blackbirds Caw!

Or Sylvia’s prayer — One at a time, Seven large blackbirds lighted on the railing of the moss-covered stone bridge and silently watched Brent like gargoyles on medieval architecture. Brent continued to stare into the dark, slow-flowing river below, ignoring the birds. After several silent moments, the birds turned and looked down as well…

Spirituality

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When the Blackbirds Caw!
When the Blackbirds Caw!
Spirituality

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Oct 31, 2022

Neil Gaiman Is Sorry You Don't Like The Rings of Power
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GB Rogut

You are right on target with this post. I love your sarcasm.

You are right on target with this post. I love your sarcasm. Why can't people watch and enjoy the show without all the crazy criticism? The show is well-acted and well-produced. I have read the Silmarillion, The Hobbit, and LOTR trilogy. I am not looking for a 100% re-creation of the books. I want to watch something that can draw me into the story and live in Middle Earth for a while. The show has done that for me.

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Published in MuddyUm

·Oct 26, 2022

Where Did All Your Readers Go?

The Whole Toad News Service finds answers — While browsing a computer shop in Wilmington, Delaware, for a potential story, Spud Webmeister, ace reporter for the Whole Toad News Service, noticed one of the computers lit up with green LEDs flashing. The computer had the initials HB on the front. …

Humor

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Where Did All Your Readers Go?
Where Did All Your Readers Go?
Humor

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Published in ILLUMINATION

·Oct 14, 2022

Beauty is Skin Deep

Evil is to the Bone — Reign looked up from her Anatomy 101 book to see the incarnation of Adonis. The flowing shoulder-length blond hair and chiseled jaw formed into a bright smile of pearly white teeth. Sparkling blues eyes pierced her soul as he made eye contact. Have I died and gone to heaven? Is…

Horror

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Beauty is Skin Deep
Beauty is Skin Deep
Horror

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Published in The Whole Toad New Service

·Sep 21, 2022

Something Smells Fishy at Mar-a-Lago

Did The FBI Miss Vital Evidence? — On August 6, 2022, two days before the FBI executed their heavily news-covered search warrant of the Trump residence at Mar-a-Lago, an FBI insider contacted the Old Toad, the Editor in Chief of the Whole Toad News Service. …

Satire

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Something Smells Fishy at Mar-a-Lago
Something Smells Fishy at Mar-a-Lago
Satire

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Published in MuddyUm

·Sep 6, 2022

Paradise Disrupted

VANDALISM BY RODENT — I looked out over the still waters. The beauty of the trees and plants stilled my soul. Could the Garden of Eden have been more beautiful? Steam rolled off my morning Cortado dancing as it rose to disappear in the still morning air. …

Humor

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Paradise Disrupted
Paradise Disrupted
Humor

4 min read

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Don Feazelle

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