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Category Archives: Fan fiction
Happy Valentine’s Day
Romance is rare in Enid Blyton’s books. I can’t think of many scenes or plots that lend themselves to romance or love. There are lots of married parents, of course, but few weddings. Bill and Aunt Allie get married, of … Continue reading
Halloween Tricks in St Andrews, chapter 2
Anatoly and David turned quickly on their heels, though they knew what it would be. “That would the ghost then!” David said, pretending to swallow and take a step forward towards it. “What’s your problem?” he asked it as Anatoly … Continue reading
Halloween Tricks in St Andrews, chapter 1
Julian ran his hand through his hair and took a step back from the mirror to check that the chalk dust hadn’t fallen too heavily on his shirt, bow tie and tweed jacket. He took the finishing touch, a bushy … Continue reading
The Trials of Aunt Fanny – Feeding the Five (and Quentin)
Excerpts from Aunt Fanny’s 1956 diary. JULY 18 1956 I spent all day in the kitchen with Joanna. We prepared six large hams, fourteen pies, eighty four rounds of sandwiches and they demolished it all in ten minutes. Quentin forgot … Continue reading
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Tagged Aunt Fanny, The Famous Five, Uncle Quentin, Well Done Famous Five!
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Famous Five Go to Hogwarts, chapter 3
CHAPTER THREE: DIAGON ALLEY AND PLATFORM 9¾ It had been two weeks since the argument. Still no answer from Uncle Quentin back at Kirrin. They were now residing in The Leaky Cauldron, London. Aunt Fanny had said to them that … Continue reading
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Tagged Famous Five Go to Hogwarts, Harry Potter, The Famous Five, Written by Abi
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First Valentines: A St Andrews Story, chapter 2
Sally hurried back out of the front door of her halls and almost didn’t stop as she bumped into Julian. “Hi!” she said breathlessly, gazing up at him adoringly. “I’m glad you came back,” he laughed, pressing a kiss … Continue reading
First Valentines: A St Andrews Story, chapter 1
Not what was promised this week (I can’t actually remember what was) but Stef and I had a sudden urge to write a Valentine’s day fic. As we’ve not shared any of what we’ve written later in these characters’ lives … Continue reading
The Marsh of Adventure by Poppy, chapter 26
Chapter twenty-six: Mrs Cunningham Again! The children followed Bill to the inn. There was faint light on in the kitchen. They trooped in at the back door and into the kitchen. What an exciting night it had been! The children … Continue reading
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Tagged The Adventure Series, The Marsh of Adventure, Written by Poppy
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The Marsh of Adventure by Poppy, chapter 25
Chapter twenty-five: A thrilling night All eight of the men stood waiting, apparently for their helicopter to arrive. They had finished up their job, the marsh was fully drained where they needed it to be. They had drained quite a … Continue reading
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Tagged The Adventure Series, The Marsh of Adventure, Written by Poppy
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New Year’s Dip: A St Andrews Story, chapter 9
“Anyone think it would be funny to hide Toly’s clothes?” David asked with a smirk. “Oooh blimey, yes, but please can we get dressed first?” Darrell asked shivering a little as they jogged up the beach. “Really, Darrell?” I’m surprised … Continue reading
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Tagged Anatoly Petrov, Darrell Rivers, David Morton, Julian Kirrin, New Year's Dip, Petronella Sterling, Sally Hope, St Andrews
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The Marsh of Adventure by Poppy, chapter 24
Chapter twenty-four: Hiding places again “The men were discussing the happenings of tonight, in I’m afraid for them, much too loud a voice for us to not hear. The marsh will be fully drained by tonight at two o’clock sharp, … Continue reading
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Tagged The Adventure Series, The Marsh of Adventure, Written by Poppy
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New Year’s Dip: A St Andrews Story, chapter 8
Darrell rolled over as the alarm went off at half-past six and shut it off with a yawn. She chucked a pillow at Sally. “Wake up! Dipping time.” Sally cuddled deeper into her bed and groaned. “Darrell you’re mean. We … Continue reading
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Tagged Anatoly Petrov, Darrell Rivers, David Morton, Julian Kirrin, New Year's Dip, Petronella Sterling, Sally Hope, St Andrews
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New Year’s Dip: A St Andrews Story, chapter 7
Not what we promised but I thought it was more apt for the season! – F Darrell had sat down on Anatoly’s other side after saying goodnight to David, and she noticed his slight wince as he put his arm … Continue reading
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Tagged Anatoly Petrov, Darrell Rivers, David Morton, Julian Kirrin, New Year's Dip, Sally Hope, St Andrews
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New Year’s Dip: A St Andrews Story, chapter 6
“Honestly,” Darrell said to Sally, “you’d think they were all five years old the way they carry on sometimes.” “Aren’t they?” Sally asked with a smirk. “They’re such… such… boys!” she finished with a laugh. She squeezed Darrell’s arm as … Continue reading
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Tagged Anatoly Petrov, Darrell Rivers, David Morton, Julian Kirrin, New Year's Dip, Petronella Sterling, Sally Hope, St Andrews
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New Year’s Dip: A St Andrews Story, chapter 5
I haven’t managed to read the Sea of Adventure for you this week, so I shall give you the next chapter of New Year’s Dip. Stef David laughed at Julian and shook his head. “That was fun though,” he … Continue reading
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Tagged Anatoly Petrov, Darrell Rivers, David Morton, Julian Kirrin, New Year's Dip, Sally Hope, St Andrews
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The Marsh of Adventure by Poppy, chapter 23
Chapter twenty-three: A clever piece of machinery “What do we do now?” asked Jack, who couldn’t bear the thought of the enemies below escaping before they had chance to catch them. “We’re going back underground to try and overhear any … Continue reading
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Tagged The Adventure Series, The Marsh of Adventure, Written by Poppy
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New Year’s Dip: A St Andrews Story, chapter 4
So Fiona and I are out of sync with the days today, and in our error in forgetting that yesterday was Thursday and today was Friday, Fiona hadn’t managed to prepare her blog, so I’m stepping in with the next … Continue reading
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Tagged Anatoly Petrov, Darrell Rivers, David Morton, Julian Kirrin, New Year's Dip, Sally Hope, St Andrews
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New Year’s Dip: A St Andrews Story, chapter 3
I know it was meant to be a Noddy review today but I was feeling too tired last night to do it justice. So instead it’s the third chapter of New Year’s Dip and the group are off to the … Continue reading
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Tagged Darrell Rivers, David Morton, Julian Kirrin, New Year's Dip, Sally Hope, St Andrews
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New Year’s Dip: A St Andrews Story, chapter 2
They reached the town they all loved in good time, but in the darkness of the winter. The boys helped the girls with their luggage, and went up to their room to have a quick drink of whisky before heading … Continue reading
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Tagged Anatoly Petrov, Darrell Rivers, David Morton, Julian Kirrin, New Year's Dip, Petronella Sterling, Sally Hope, St Andrews
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