short-story
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Travelling Ava’s First Day on the Isle of Neverwas
In the enchanting Isle of Neverwas, spring brings color and warmth as Ava, an adventurer, finds herself lost after following a mysterious light. On a bus, she meets Albie the Adventurer, a local frog who guides her. Together, they explore… Continue reading
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Bubble Beach: A Guided Walk
Welcome to the Isle of Neverwas, where spring has returned, bringing warmth to the island after winter. Join a guided walk along Bubble Beach, discovering soft golden sands, rock pools teeming with life, and the beauty of nature. Enjoy the… Continue reading
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Travelling Ava and the Easter Egg Hunt
Travelling Ava expresses her love for Easter, highlighting its cheerful arrival with blooming flowers and sweet treats. The narrative unfolds a whimsical adventure involving a magical pink bunny named Rosa, who enlists the author to help hide eggs for an… Continue reading
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Meet the Designer – Chapter Five
The author reflects on four transformative years as a head of year in a secondary school, emphasizing the importance of joy and hope over happiness. Through experiences with colleagues and students, they clarify their values and develop a vision for… Continue reading
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Meet the Designer – Chapter Four
In Chapter 4, the narrator reflects on leaving teaching for a community project, realizing it was a mistake after two weeks. Amid COVID, they learned valuable skills while volunteering but felt overwhelmed. Choosing to take a break, they focused on… Continue reading
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Meet the Desinger – Chapter Three
In 2017, I reassessed my creative pursuits and discovered my storytelling superpower through a meeting with Ann English. Her advice to document my ideas helped me streamline my focus, leading to the successful launch of Travelling Ava’s website and my… Continue reading
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Yule Day 5: Community and Giving
The Isle of Neverwas celebrates the fifth day of Yule at Castle Nod, where guests awaken to a cozy library filled with snow and holiday cheer. King Otto, dressed in festive robes, warmly distributes gifts. Islanders enjoy a festive breakfast… Continue reading
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Yule Day 4: The Wild Hunt
The Isle of Neverwas hosts a vibrant Yule celebration at Castle Nod, featuring a grand feast, music, and storytelling. Islanders partake in traditions like the Wild Hunt and share tales by the fire, reflecting on their heritage and small acts… Continue reading
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Yule Day 3: Family and Community
Hello, dearest daydreamer. Welcome to the Isle of Neverwas and the Lost and Found Exchange. Today is a very special day on the Isle of Neverwas; it is the third day of Yule and the beginning of three days of… Continue reading
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Yule Day 2: Restoration
Hello, dearest daydreamer. Welcome to the Isle of Neverwas and the Lost and Found Exchange. This time of year can be a frenzy of activity, so much to see and do. It can be a challenge to find a minute… Continue reading
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