The Lower Strangling Chronicles It may have been a meteorologically indecisive day, but the residents of Lower Strangling were in good spirits. Their constituency had elected charismatic Labour candidate Adam Ainsworth as their MP as part of a nationwide General Election victory for the party. Adam was the village’s preferred candidate, and so they wereContinue reading “An Important Visit”
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Competition at the Pub Quiz
The Lower Strangling Chronicles It was an unusually dreary day for May, and the Hangman’s Noose welcomed the residents of Lower Strangling for their monthly charity quiz night, Who Wants to Eat a Millionaire… ‘s Shortcake. Rather than a million pounds, the winning team received a slice of the pub’s signature Millionaire’s Shortcake. But theyContinue reading “Competition at the Pub Quiz”
The Haunting of the Old Vicarage
The Oxford Set Cressida and Duncan Jones lived in a Grade II listed former Victorian vicarage deep in the heart of rural Glevumshire, on the edge of the picturesque village of Sodom. Immaculate gardens surrounded the property, with a stream running through it. Beyond the perimeter, one could also see views of the neighboring countryside.Continue reading “The Haunting of the Old Vicarage”
Good Friday in Ardenvale
Vaulting Ambition It was a sunny day at the end of March, and the residents of Ardenvale were gathered around a cross in the heart of St Micheal’s church, nestled amongst trees on the banks of the River Arden. They were there to remember the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and to mourn him, as theyContinue reading “Good Friday in Ardenvale”
The Great Crypto Experiment Part Two
The Lower Strangling Chronicles “How does this work again?” The elderly gentleman trying to figure out how to pay for his pint at the Hangman’s Noose said. “You just hold the crypto wallet over the QR code,” John Granger, the landlord of the Hangman’s Noose, said. “The money should transfer the transaction once you’ve acceptedContinue reading “The Great Crypto Experiment Part Two”
Bonfire Night in Lower Strangling
The Lower Strangling Chronicles It was a fairly chilly night on the 5th November, and the residents of Lower Strangling, along with other people, gathered on the island in the middle of the village outside the Church of St Gerald the Damned, where a Bonfire was. Some were swinging sparklers about, whilst others had glowContinue reading “Bonfire Night in Lower Strangling”
Chaos at the Christmas Light Switch On
Vaultless Ambition Chris Johnson stood in the dark and biting cold, really wishing he was at home with his wife. He could hear the sounds of people shouting and cheering, but could not hear them. He breathed, mist coming out of his mouth. He looked down at his fatigues. ”Do we have to do this?”Continue reading “Chaos at the Christmas Light Switch On”
Simon Abernathy and the Baptism From Hell
The Lower Strangling Chronicles It was a pleasant Sunday morning in October, and the congregation of St Gerald the Damned packed the church. Of course, they usually packed St Gerald, as most of the residents of Lower Strangling were Christian and it was popular with people living nearby, but today was different, as today aContinue reading “Simon Abernathy and the Baptism From Hell”
The Film Reel In the Attic
The Lower Strangling Chronicles Despite already having a clear-out in February, which turned out to be quite a traumatic experience, the Rev. Simon Abernathy decided to once again sift through the attic at the vicarage, just to make sure it was as clean as it might be. As the Vicar had already cleared out theContinue reading “The Film Reel In the Attic”
The Centurion on the Bridge
The Oxford Set It was a sunny, late August day in the quaint Wiltshire village of Brambleton, and St Joseph the Immaculate, the local church, was packed. Dylan and Scarlett Jones were in the congregation. They visited the village occasionally from their home in nearby Bath to see Dylan’s uncle, Henry. Dylan’s uncle was aContinue reading “The Centurion on the Bridge”
The Robinsonverse 