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Once, Upon A Handkerchief

As I change the format of this podcast, I will be sharing original stories, and classic tales and rhymes. This will be a children's show for all ages.

Once Upon A Handkerchief is a story which grew from the title sentence all by itself like a flower. Imagine a handkerchief with an embroidered butterfly, sitting covered in dust in an antique shop. Almost lost, almost hidden, it's waiting for someone to come along and find it.

The story was written for Elizabeth Peterson, a friend of mine. Another version, told in the first person, appeared on Story Story Podcast 17th February, 2021 episode.

"Once, Upon A Handkerchief" (an original story). Copyright and performance rights, Simon Brooks ℗ © 2021

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Lindyline Episode 11

It wraps up here! Will the mythical creatures be reunited after the youngest goes missing? Will the sisters save the day? What will happen to the Land of Lindyline? Will the thoughtless and wicked King Boris and his equally devious and idiotic brother Prince Harold rule over Lindyline?

It all comes together here. Episode 11, chapters 46 - 51.

Lindyline, an original story written and told by Simon Brooks. Copyright 2020.

Lindyline Episode 10

The penultimate episode of Lindyline! The Big Battle is about to take place. Will Lindyline be defeatted by the big bullies of Birchwood? Will the mythical creatures be okay? Will the king and queen of Lindyline be reunited with their daughters? Listen to episode 10, chapters 43 through 46 and find out!

Lindyline, an original story written and told by Simon Brooks

A fantasy story for young people, with a couple of royal sisters, a few knights, giants, a hunter tracking down mythical creatures, skulduggery, and battles! And, yes, I break the fourth wall!

Lindline Episode 9

Things are really hotting up. The mists are thick and hard to see through. Although the sisters are reunited, it is only briefly, before the apple cart is upset once more.

Episode Nine, chapters 39 - 42 of this original fantasy story by Simon Brooks.

A fantasy story for young people, with a couple of royal sisters, a few knights, giants, a hunter tracking down mythical creatures, skulduggery, and battles! And, yes, I break the fourth wall!

Lindyline Episode 8

People gather, suspicions are raised. And where's the toilet?

Lindyline, a high adventure, fantasy story about two royal sisters trying to save three mythical beasts, thought to be the last of their kind. Sharing their journey is the a hunter they're not sure they can trust, a soldier who they probably can, and a witch and wizard who might be too old to help!

An original story by Simon Brooks.

Copyright 2020

Lindyline Episode 7

Our heroes split up, Micklesmas gets freaked out when he hears voices in his head, and we meet some old friends of the wizard - Elves! The armies mass.

Lindyline, Episode 7, chapters 30-33

A fantasy story for young people, with a couple of royal sisters, a few knights, giants, a hunter tracking down mythical creatures, skulduggery, and battles! And, yes, I break the fourth wall!

Lindyline Episode 6

Sister rescues sister with surprise attacks, escapes and compassion. But is the Hunter duplicitous (some might say double crossing)?

Lindyline, Episode 6, chapters 26-29

A fantasy story for young people, with a couple of royal sisters, a few knights, giants, a hunter tracking down mythical creatures, skulduggery, and battles! And, yes, I break the fourth wall!

Lindyline Episode 5

As the adventure of Lindyline continues, we find people fighting, or trying to fight in their pajamas, the young royals join the fight, we find a chicken that talks, flying carpets and a young lady gets her sword.

Join us for Episode 5, chapters 20-25.

A fantasy story for young people, with a couple of royal sisters, a few knights, giants, a hunter tracking down mythical creatures, skulduggery, and battles! And, yes, I break the fourth wall!

Lindyline Episode 4

The plot thickens! Will war break out? King accuses the fay that they stole his daughter; the fay accuse the king for burning down their sacred oak and stealing the Golden Harp.

A fantasy story for young people, with a couple of royal sisters, a few knights, giants, a hunter tracking down mythical creatures, skulduggery, and battles! And, yes, the fourth wall comes down!