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Author: William J. Bagnall

I'm a designer of stuff and of ideas. I enjoy working with my hands and my mind. For years I have meant to write these stories down for my children and friends. There are so many stories out there being shared, I'd like to add mine.
Here There Are Monsters!
Almost Heroes, Almost Thoughtful

Here There Are Monsters!

The Cast: Erich (helper extraordinaire), Monsters (they are real), Myself (quick on my feet, but not in my head). When … Continue reading Here There Are Monsters!

I Saw The Sign—And Then Stole It.
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I Saw The Sign—And Then Stole It.

The Cast: Erich (Mr. Stickyfingers), Myself (the one with the tools and a five-finger discount). I don’t know if it’s … Continue reading I Saw The Sign—And Then Stole It.

Duchess and the Lady. A dog’s life.
Almost Family, Almost Thoughtful

Duchess and the Lady. A dog’s life.

The Cast: Duchess (Erich’s dog then), Erich (fellow Hide-and-Seeker), Lady (my dog then), Myself (the cynophilist), Porthos (my recent dog). … Continue reading Duchess and the Lady. A dog’s life.

Icarus
Almost Friends

Icarus

The Cast: Erich (the ever vigilant), Myself (Icarus). In the town where I lived there is a pageant that runs … Continue reading Icarus

I’m Batman
Almost Friends

I’m Batman

The Cast: Brian L. (a year older than me and lived kitty-corner left from my house), Brian S. (a year … Continue reading I’m Batman

No Mercy!
Almost Family

No Mercy!

The Cast: Dad (my father), Myself (the one full of ‘Will’ power), Rawlin (my brother, the physically stronger one). Some … Continue reading No Mercy!

Slipperier Than A Greased Pig
Almost Devil Dog

Slipperier Than A Greased Pig

The Cast: Draper (Assistant Automatic Rifleman), Myself (Bagnall, the Automatic Rifleman), Nielson (Rifleman, the “greased pig”), Schoenfeld (Platoon Sergeant) As … Continue reading Slipperier Than A Greased Pig

Almost There
Almost Heroes, Almost Scouting, Almost Thoughtful

Almost There

The Cast: Erich (the weather watcher), Myself (the guy with the spare boots). Ideal hiking weather is different for everyone. … Continue reading Almost There

Don’t Worry, Pee Happy
Almost Family

Don’t Worry, Pee Happy

The Cast: Myself (the victim turned victor), Rawlin (my older brother, bully turned victim), Small selection of friends (both my … Continue reading Don’t Worry, Pee Happy

His Blood Is On Your Hands
Almost Scouting

His Blood Is On Your Hands

The Cast: Blair (“Scrub”, our medical personnel), Cindy (my wife, and partner in crime), Dolyn (the unwitting victim), Jordan (a … Continue reading His Blood Is On Your Hands

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