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Today I Became A Solar Powered Office Worker

Posted on 15th July 202615th July 2026 by Holly Ann

Well, today I woke up, felt good, believed I was going to have a good day. Unfortunately, the universe took that personally. It all began when I got to my desk in the office. We hotdesk, but I’ve been lucky enough to snag the same spot for the past year. It’s a cosy, quiet little…

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My Time With The API

Posted on 1st October 202310th November 2023 by Holly Ann

A few of the eeriest experience during my time as an amateur ghost hunter with the Ayrshire Paranormal Investigators.

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The Little Grey Cat

Posted on 17th September 202317th September 2023 by Holly Ann

A poem on the love and loss of a dear companion

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The Haunted History of Port Glasgow’s Clune Park Estate

Posted on 17th September 202317th September 2023 by Holly Ann

Let’s take a deep dive into an eerie housing estate on the banks of the River Clyde and uncover the forgotten legacy of the area dubbed ‘Scotland’s Chernobyl’.

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An Cridhe Dorcha: The Dark Heart of Scotland

Posted on 12th September 202312th September 2023 by Holly Ann

Our fear of the unknown has been a part of our cultural psyche since the dawn of time. It’s not just what lies beyond our Earth that terrifies us — it’s the things that go bump in the night in our own backyards too. Join me today as we delve into some of the most eerie cryptid sightings in Scotland.

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Relearning How To Live: On The Positives of ADHD

Posted on 2nd September 20234th September 2023 by Holly Ann

Just some rambling thoughts as I process the past week and how I’m beginning to realise it’s not all bad. In fact, it’s not bad at all, in a sense.

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The Price of Empathy

Posted on 31st August 202331st August 2023 by Holly Ann

Some reflections on lost friendships throughout my life.

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Timeless Terror: An Analysis of My Favourite ‘The War of the Worlds’ Adaptations

Posted on 28th August 202331st August 2023 by Holly Ann

Join me as we delve into my favourite novel and some of the various adaptions it has received over the years. We’ll look at the book itself, the Jeff Wayne musical, the Spielberg movie and the FOX TV show and see how they all hold up.

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Writing LGBTQ+ Characters: My Thoughts

Posted on 19th August 202319th August 2023 by Holly Ann

My own thoughts on writing LGBTQ+ characters as a member of the community myself.

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The Headless Legend of the Dean Castle

Posted on 15th August 202315th August 2023 by Holly Ann

A quick look at the most prevalent ghost story in my hometown, Kilmarnock.

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