Those imbeciles of the sidewalk were obvious. They were the ones frantically punching the walk button, angered that their command had not been obeyed immediately. Regardless of the time or other pedestrians present, they were determined to force the red ‘don’t walk’ sign to turn green, no matter what. But it was their relentless button-pressing…
Mr Aberdare and Fred abided by the smoking rules in the Afterlife.
“How are we today?” Silvia asked the customer. “I can’t speak on behalf of anyone else, but I’m fine, thanks,” he replied. Silvia forced a smile, wondering what he was talking about. Idiot, she thought. “What can we get you today?” she asked. As Silvia was the only person at the counter, her customer assumed others would…
The Lounge that Talks Tales from our own Jacobean Era How can anyone get motivated to do something when being held back by guilt and shame? For the past few years, my mind has been a hornet’s nest wondering if I should dispose of a family heirloom. And every time I sat on Granny’s Jacobean,…
A voice from the grave Since I was a little boy, the bank has encouraged me to save. ‘Save it, you have it; spend it, it’s gone.’ Every Friday I’d put two shillings into my passbook and then bank it. ‘Save it, you have it; spend it, it’s gone.’ That witty phrase, created by some…
A supernatural tale of treachery and revenge They seldom talked—it had been a blur for some time—but deep down, Tim felt responsible. Tim Dougman and Jeff Hozell had served on the warship for three years, and they loved it. Dib, dab, dib, dab—if it didn’t move, paint it. As able seamen, close to the bottom…
Raising Eyebrows How an Advertising Agency Won the Day I was guided to my seat by his lackey. Initially the Product Manager looked normal, but after a few seconds, I had to confess there was a sprinkle of distrust. I’ve seen these sorts of shifty eyes before. You know, the eyebrows that extend from one…
The Squeak that Roared Squeak squeak, click, squeak squeak. The tea-lady’s trolley with its squeaky left wheel manoeuvred around the plush offices of Heavenly Plastics. Whilst its arrival, twice per day, created excitement, its departure did not. Once the tea and biscuits were delivered, the squeaks became irritating. Especially after filling with empty rattling cups….
