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J. Martain's avatar

This was wonderful! I can imagine it as a beautifully illustrated children's book, too. ✨

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Hanna Delaney's avatar

Thank you. I appreciate you taking the time to read it. I'm seeing magpies everywhere now.

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J. Martain's avatar

They sense your appreciation and are showing up to be admired. ;)

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Anne Hickley's avatar

Woohoo … a happy ending with a decent fella …what came over you? 😂 Seriously though, loved it!

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Brian Jones's avatar

Vivid, spell binding, beautiful, an absolute pleasure to read! Thank you so much for sharing!

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Hanna Delaney's avatar

Thank you for leaving a comment. I appreciate it! Have a lovely weekend.

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Keith Long's avatar

Love your fairytales

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Hanna Delaney's avatar

Thank you, Keith.

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Nicole Paton's avatar

Oh Hanna - I love this!! I was so worried that she was going to look into the well when he went to get her a mirror. I'm so glad this one has a happy ending 💜

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Hanna Delaney's avatar

We'd all be tempted!

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Maria's avatar

What a sweet story, loved it! Thank you.

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Hanna Delaney's avatar

You're welcome. Sorry for my late response. I wasn't notified!

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Frank Bard's avatar

Nicely done. :) We love the magpies.

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Hanna Delaney's avatar

Thank you. They're an often overlooked beauty.

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Evelyn K. Brunswick's avatar

Just when I think I've read my favourite of these fairytales of yours, you go and do another one. So this one is lovely and has become my favourite. Until the next one, probably.

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CB Mason | YA Dystopian+Sci-Fi's avatar

Love this! (And glad she finally learned to dance, as “frivolous” as that is…)

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Liz Zimmers's avatar

I have the biggest smile on my face right now. I look goofy with pleasure, lol. What a lovely, lovely tale.

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Stephanie Loomis's avatar

Lovely 🥰

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Caitriana NicNeacail's avatar

Brilliant!

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Richard Ritenbaugh's avatar

This story is an entertaining combination of fairy-tale elements like a useless beauty, a stern stepmother, a sick father, a wishing well, a magpie, etc. Well done making them work together!

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Hanna Delaney's avatar

Thank you.

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williamphaynes/elliott's avatar

Truly enjoyed your magical tale

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Hanna Delaney's avatar

Thanks so much. Glad it went down well, even if I'd originally posted the wrong version 😆

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