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The Fabulous Neighbourhood – Part 1

2018-08-23
By: Caren Launus-Gamble
On: 23/08/2018
In: Author: Caren Launus-Gamble, Comedy, Entertainment, Fiction, Humour, Neighbours, Satire, Series, Short Story
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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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For The Man Who’s Got Everything

2018-08-16
By: Caren Launus-Gamble
On: 16/08/2018
In: Author: Caren Launus-Gamble, Comedy, Crime Fiction, Dark Humour, Entertainment, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Humour, Satire
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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 →

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