The Lower Strangling Chronicles “Anything exciting going on in here,” Dave Peterson said as he closed the door to the living room and hurried across the room. His wife, Sarah, was sprawled on the settee, typing away on her laptop. Their daughter, Eleanor, sat on the floor, her back propped up against the couch asContinue reading “A Cosy Afternoon In”
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The Teenager who Couldn’t Cry
The Oxford Set 3rd February 1925- Prologue The firefighter hid the letter before retreating from the charred remains of the country house. He wanted to be sure that whoever found him would understand that the boy who seemed to be lost was, in fact, not and that they didn’t need to reunite him with his parents.Continue reading “The Teenager who Couldn’t Cry”
Homemade Croissants at the Climate Catastrophe Charity Bake Sale
The Lower Strangling Chronicles “So, floods in England and fire in Los Angeles,” Dave said as he waited in a queue to get into the Hangman’s Noose. “Who are we betting will get the plague of locusts?” The people around him met his remarks with groans. His wife, Sarah, glared at him. ”Not particularly amusing,Continue reading “Homemade Croissants at the Climate Catastrophe Charity Bake Sale”
A Gift From an Old Flame
Vauntless Ambition It was a pleasant winter day in the Sussex seaside resort of Sandylook Bay, and Chris and Sophie Johnson were catching up with Sophie’s mother, Amanda, for Christmas. Christmas was a bittersweet time for Chris and Sophie’s families, as Chris’ mother and Sophie’s father were both brutally murdered by armed robbers when theyContinue reading “A Gift From an Old Flame”
An Unexpected Encounter
The Oxford Set Dylan Jones and his team of avid treasure hunters were heading towards Petra in Jordan, hoping to find the Holy Grail. The sun was scorching. “Apparently it’s as hot as this in England currently.” Dylan said. “I know. What has the world come to?” One of Dylan’s colleagues said. After a while,Continue reading “An Unexpected Encounter”
Shadows of Sand
Baseless Society- with help from ChatGPT. (The idea, I wrote it myself) The sky turned orange as Chris Johnson, his wife Sophie, and his dad Geoffrey watched it at Bitterfront Sound beach, listening to the waves. “It’s nice to be on a sandy beach, isn’t it, Soph?” Chris said. “I honestly have no idea whyContinue reading “Shadows of Sand”
The Figure in the Yew Garden
The Oxford Set Michael and Victoria Jones originally wanted to celebrate the joint 26th birthday party of their children, Ben, Dylan, and Evelyn Jones, with a BBQ in the garden. However, the gloomy weather outside put a stop to that, so they had a meal inside instead. “When are you off to Petra again, dear?”Continue reading “The Figure in the Yew Garden”
Happy Birthday, Patrick O’Brien
It was a pleasant October day, and meat business tycoon Patrick O’Brien was comfortably slumped over his business’ financial records in the library of his Warwickshire mansion. Just then, his servant Cordell entered the room, disturbing his piece. In his hand was an envelope. Patrick knew immediately what it was. It was the worst thingContinue reading “Happy Birthday, Patrick O’Brien”
To Consult a Medium
There was a noticeable chill in the air and the ocean didn’t seem that inviting; but that didn’t stop people from visiting the popular sea-side resort of Preschester-On-Sea, home to the longest pier in the world. Among the people visiting the iconic pier, were Dave and Sarah Peterson and Terome and Esmeralda Lancaster, Sarah’s parents;Continue reading “To Consult a Medium”
The Funeral
It was a sunny September morning in Bishops Sedgecester in Kent, and the local church was packed full of people wanting to bid a final farewell to a man who lived for 46 years in Bishops Sedgecester, despite having lived in Sussex for 30 years; Terrence Peterson. “I see that Steve hasn’t graced us withContinue reading “The Funeral”
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