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Big Kitty

2018-09-19
By: Shawn Michael Ambrose
On: 19/09/2018
In: Author: Shawn Ambrose, Comedy, Dark Humour, Entertainment, Fiction, Humour, Satire, Short Story
With: 4 Comments

Ben Gillman woke up not knowing where he was or how he got there. But what he was certain of, or almost certain of, was that there was an enormous Persian cat standing in front of him smoking a cigar. “Ah, you’re awake. Ben, is it?” asked the huge feline who was puffing away, blowing heart-shaped smoke rings. Ben did not respond. It was safe to say he was slightly more than confused. It has to be a dream, he thought. “I appreciate that this might seem strange and illusory, but know that I am real and this is really happening,” said the cat. This,Read More →

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The Fabulous Neighbourhood – Part 3

2018-09-14
By: Caren Launus-Gamble
On: 14/09/2018
In: Author: Caren Launus-Gamble, Comedy, Entertainment, Fiction, Humour, Neighbours, Satire, Series, Short Story
With: 0 Comments

“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.” Sugar Bags & Canapés “Harry, quickly, come down now. Our guests are arriving in 10 minutes,” Jenny is shouting up the staircase, wiping her flushed and sweaty face with the bottom edge of her blue cotton apron. Harry descends in a hurry, fumbling with the zip onRead More →

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The Fabulous Neighbourhood – Part 2

2018-09-05
By: Caren Launus-Gamble
On: 05/09/2018
In: Author: Caren Launus-Gamble, Comedy, Entertainment, Fiction, Humour, Neighbours, Satire, Series, Short Story
With: 0 Comments

“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.” Dog Pee & Soirees “I can’t believe it, Jenny. She’s letting her dog pee on my hedge again! Every morning the same. I’m sick of it.” Harry swipes at the net curtains hanging across the kitchen window and turns to Jenny who is busy frying eggs. “TheRead More →

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