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06 Nov 2009

Short Story #1 – Once Upon a Dream

Ten (10) short & strange stories born from sleep… and perhaps other states of consciousness!

Stories By: Angie Arsenault
Illustrations by: Nicolas Bourges

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13 Responses to “Short Story #1 – Once Upon a Dream”

  1. November 6th, 2009Lawrence Thomas


    Sad, but it works. The layout and the illustration all bring this together wonderfully.

    In my writers group, we have a monthly exercise called a Postcard Story. This reminds me of one of those. We are limited to 150 words, and once one woman actually added a drawing to it which I loved.

    Poetry can be short, and I think stories can be very affected with only a few words as well.

    Thanks for sharing, Angie. I look forward to many more.

    I love how you have tied these into Once Upon a Dream. The album was such a wonderful and creative work of art. To have that creativity and magic continue on, is a nice touch.

    Cheers,
    Lawrence

  2. November 6th, 2009Angie


    Lawrence, thank-you so much for these kind words. I just wanted to have a little fun – turning nightmares into silly little stories to lighten things up. ;-)

    I really appreciated the story you wrote in memory of your grandmother. Such a beautiful tribute to the memory of past loved ones. So much warmth in your writing.

    Have a nice weekend and talk to you soon,

    A
    xx

  3. November 7th, 2009Lawrence Thomas


    And thank you, Angie, for your kind words as well. :)

  4. November 10th, 2009mario


    nice one this little VERY shor story… nice pic as well

  5. November 12th, 2009Angie


    Thank-you Mario (on behalf of myself and Nicolas Bourges of course!).
    I hope all is well on the other side of the ocean… ;-)
    xox

  6. November 14th, 2009Louise Arsenault


    My dear daughter Angie,I am so proud of you in many,many ways!You have a special gift in writing to make us understand your short stories!You are quite a talented girl!Keep writing your short stories and I,ll keep reading them!It makes me feel like you are taking me on a little journey with you.Thank you for being you!Love you lots Mom xoxo

  7. November 14th, 2009Angie


    Aawh!! Thanks mommy!! lol
    I’m not sure what to call it; talent or just plain silliness!!
    Glad you enjoy the shorts and hope they don’t give you nightmares or anything!!!
    Love you lots,
    xoxox

  8. November 14th, 2009Louise Arsenault


    Angie?Yes you do have a lot of talent!!It always amazes me to see where you,re at today!If only more humans would turn their life around like you did, ,more in a positive way and try not to look at the negative so much, we would have a better world ,wouldn,t we? Soul searching never stops in this life !The only way to heal itself,right?Love you lots Angie,,,xoxoxo Mommy

  9. November 14th, 2009Angie


    Gee, quite profound there mom! I couldn’t agree with you more about the soul searching… and turning negatives into positives I might add.
    And also, it’s good to simply have fun with it all at times! ;D
    You’re so sweet Louise… and a wonderful mom as well. Ok now, I think we’re good to go for online exposure of affection! Let’s save the rest for the phone calls and visits! lol
    xoxox

  10. November 15th, 2009Michelle Arsenault


    I love this one!! Tidal waves were always a part of my childhood dreams ;)
    love you lots
    Michelle
    xoxox

  11. November 15th, 2009Angie


    Thanks Michelle!
    Yes, we do have many things in common cuz!
    Love you lots too,
    A
    xxoxox

  12. November 27th, 2009Lawrence Thomas


    Okay, those message from your mom are so sweet! Moms are the greatest aren’t they? :)

  13. November 27th, 2009Angie


    She is quite special that mom of mine. Yes Laurence, moms are the greatest. :-)

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