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“It is a truth universally acknowledged that a neighbourhood made up of one moderately wide street, 22 semi-detached houses on either side with 22 adjoining driveways, an average of three vehicles and half a dog per property must have an abundance of goodwill amongst its occupants. It is also a truth universally unacknowledged that this is not so.” Lust & Prejudice “Look, Harry. The new neighbours are moving in next door.” “Hm? Ah, ok.” “They’ve got a van, parked right across our drive. A big, white, ugly transit van. Great. That’s our neighbourhood spoiled then.” “Hm, hm.” “Is that all you’ve got to say? Hm,Read More →

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“Next, please.” She stood up and followed the tall girl to the wide chair. Choosing a bridal magazine from the pile in front of her, she settled into the soft white leather. She looked into the mirror and at the girl now standing behind her. “What can I do for you, my love?” The girl smiled but didn’t look directly at her. “Wash, trim and blow dry,” she answered and started to leaf through the magazine in her lap. She settled on an article titled ‘Setting A Date And Choosing The Right Venue’. The girl roughly stuffed a large towel around her neck and intoRead More →

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Buyer: “Sorry. It’s a bit short notice.” Seller: “No problem, that’s what I specialise in – providing a quick turnaround.” B: “How much would it be?” S: “That depends how you’d want it done.” B: “What would you recommend?” S: “Drive-by shootings are very popular… although, some people find them too obvious – you know, in the ‘I-hired-someone’ kind of sense. A mugging-gone-wrong would probably suit your needs best.” B: “Ah, yes, ok. But would I have to be there, I mean being mugged as well?” S: “Well, I guess it would help if you’d want to be excluded as a suspect straight away. InRead More →