She saw the mix of thoughts reflected on Hippolyte’s face as she considered the new information. The brief moments of fear, then question and finally support seemed to show themselves and Styliani watched closely as Hippolyte quickly smiled and turned to the aggressor, “You, and your tribe have crossed a pact made by us, Gargarean,”Continue reading “Story Time (5)”
Author Archives: Maxine Stockton
Christmas Around the World
(Please be patient as the information windows load from the map) I have created a map with all the countries (see country list and where to find in the table below) in the world and how they celebrate the holidays. It is a 8 page map of each continent and has all countries marked. ThisContinue reading “Christmas Around the World”
Story Time (4)
Styliani remembered the woman clearly and she drew her eyebrows down as she remembered her promise to not allow the Gargareans to know of Adelpha. “The woman you speak of died, as did her daughter,” Styliani said flatly and holding Adelpha, a little too tightly, made her way to leave as Adelpha squeaked in protest.Continue reading “Story Time (4)”
Story Time (3)
Previous – Story Time (2) Styliani’s mind raced. Her first instinct was to protect Adelpha from the Gargarean’s likely attack. She crouched low, in case she needed to drop Adelpha’s sling in a hurry. She frowned at the young man. As her eyes adjusted she saw he was a teenager. Little more than fifteen years old.Continue reading “Story Time (3)”
Story Time (2)
Previous – Story Time (1) Styliani woke and felt the dread that the nightmare had caused, like a lead weight in her gut. She stood and seeing Calla feeding Adelpha with a bottle of goats milk, while making silly faces quietly. She approached and Adelpha’s little face broke into a huge grin upon seeing her.Continue reading “Story Time (2)”
Story Time (1)
Styliani woke with a jolt. Her dream fading with an odd finality and she almost resented the empty feeling that replaced the former warmth. She sat up and adjusted her eyesight to the near dark, in the flimsy shelter the tent offered her. The sound which woke her took a moment to resume and sheContinue reading “Story Time (1)”
My Dream House
All people see houses as a place to gain shelter and give basic needs such as water and somewhere to get your mail sent lol. But I have more of a different requirement list, which most would find odd. I see a house as a commitment, same as any commitment that you make to aContinue reading “My Dream House”
Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Parodies
For all the Simpsons Treehouse of Horror episodes I have included each story title, description, year and the movie, tv show or book the story is parodying with the parody link and trailer/video! Even found the hard ones that A.I. couldn’t. Enjoy! Treehouse of Horror I – 1990 – S02E03 Story #1 Bad Dream HouseContinue reading “Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Parodies”
Halloween Movies to Watch 2025
This year I had to go backwards for many of the movies, to fill in the categories. But luckily a few really good ones from the past, which I had forgotten to watch and even a few new ones were found. Hope you enjoy them. I’m going to provide 4 of my top picks inContinue reading “Halloween Movies to Watch 2025”
Pondering Again
Please see my last pondering list if you have any questions. Here are some more random things that I’ve been thinking about in my spare time: 1. I wouldn’t like being tall, due to top of the fridge dust… I know it sounds like a random statement, but I only realise when I wear highContinue reading “Pondering Again”
Maxine the Magnificent 