Halloween, or Samhain Eve, as it's also known in Ireland, is when ghost stories are told around the fire, and tonight I have a short ghost story to tell, set in the grand environs of St. Anne’s Park, Dublin. This park, a former private estate,  was once owned and lived in by members of the famous Guinness family, over a century ago. Fado, fado, as we Irish say, when starting a story. That means long, long ago. It’s a story that’s sure to inspire your Halloween Creativity, because the 12 “Follies” that remain in this renowned park, are not just a homage to the classical and pagan world, and its mythological figures and architecture, they also are a portal into another world. This story is sure to transport you in your imagination to another place and time....

A post from my thepowerofnoblog blog, which asks the question of how, like performing dogs in the circus of life,  we're often expected to learn new tricks,  to get along in society, or else we'll have to go without the nice doggie treats and fresh straw in our enclosure, if we decide to bite the hand that feeds us. Another, perhaps not so obvious issue arises, when we are controlled in our behaviour, or want to control others' behaviours, which I'll also share a few thoughts on, too. Oh yes, it's a big ol' psychology fest, with some sociology and spiritual/moral woo woo chucked in as well, and I try to balance all the balls in the air. Hopefully you'll find it a fun exploration of the topic.

Agent Emerald had a secret YouTube rendezvous point with "Jack", where he dropped off three videos, these two were, he claimed, him. Hear "Jack", Agent a858's voice, or is it that of a buddy from Section a858. A glorious fishing expedition, where we read, off the bank, so to speak, into the mind behind the ARG known by the codeword A858.

You know, I hate goodbyes, and I wish the fun could go on forever. We've still a chapter to go, though, and plenty of time left to stop brooding over puzzles solved, and follow the helpful breadcrumb trail, to exit the maze together.  You may even find you feel refreshed, and ready for more adventures, after the end of this last chapter, and a good night's sleep..................

Shall we play a game? The board's out of the closet, and all the pieces are in place. Who will emerge the winner, as we edge closer to the grand finale, in this thrilling battle of wits, that's a barrel of fun, too?

Donna's kept pretty busy in this episode, rummaging about in the swamp's depths, trying to find clues to the identity of the mystery man Q, who is not too happy with her, now that it's clear she's not gonna go along with his plan. Lots to enjoy, and a punishing pace, in this thrilling episode, as we head around the maze, following the breadcrumb trail.

We deserve a little rest, and a romantic date, before more fun and games, as Desiree reveals the cards up her sleeve. It's all go again in the swamp, after our brief breather, so buckle up, and tell yourself you can handle it.

Just when our narrator could do with the cavalry riding in to the rescue, she finds a whole army on her heels instead. Will she keep her head above water, or will the swamp swallow her? 

It's all big emotions, down in the heated atmosphere of the Truther swamps, and Fandango and Q are particularly hot under the collar. Will the waterworks cool the situation down, or will tempers continue to flare? Keep your cool, and try not to laugh, as we avoid false paths, and follow the pesky wabbit, to its burrow, at the centre of the maze.

New Emails arriving for Desiree daily, and who's this new religious nut that wants to discuss carpentry? Crazy as things seem, in the Truther swamps, there are some puzzles solved, and more that we're gathering pieces for, and a pattern to the mad maze. Lots more fun and many thrills, in this episode of "The Q Affaire". Just don't laugh so hard your Slurpee spills over.