Festive Flash

"Naughty and intriguing."

The snow fell gently outside the small cabin, blanketing the world in a soft, white hush. Inside, the air was thick with the scent of pine and cinnamon, mingling with the sounds of laughter and clinking glasses. It was Christmas...

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Sucking Fanta

"Cursed by spoonerisms, two lost souls come together at Christmas."

Another lonely Christmas loomed. Imprisoned by circumstances, Stella rarely spoke to people, and when she did, it was only a matter of time before she slipped up.Stella couldn't believe her eyes when she saw him walking past with a message...

Hell Hath No Fury Like A Man Substitued

"an abuse of power threatens the bedrock of civilisation, but there is festive hope"

"So, the vice squad has been disbanded, and you'll all be working for the vibe squad starting tomorrow."The room fell silent, aside from a stray fart that echoed around the room. It seemed to sum up what had been said...

Misconceptions

"Don't believe everything you read about this winter wonderland..."

Granted, it’s most likely not the title for a festive tale you’d expect. But as I flick through another new Christmas story book, I can’t help but exacerbate at the portly graphical representation of Mrs Claus. Of me. Seemingly, these storytellers...

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Reprographics

"“That’s fucking epic!” Ruksana said as she pulled the resulting picture from the tray."

It wasn’t the teens Sandeep had inspired that had made her two terms teaching at Central Academy a nightmare; it was the staff. From her lecherous headteacher to her unreasonable head of department, everyone had made her feel unwelcome and...

Going Down With Something Rare At Christmas

"Every time they spoke, their words suggested climax in the plot, and the experts were impotent."

"Innuendoitis," the specialist told Kyrie with a sympathetic look she could not see behind his mask and protective hood."Christmas is going to come soon. You're telling me I must sit alone and hope for a stroke of luck?" Kyrie said...

Once upon at time… no, that won’t work. How about Long ago in a galaxy far, far away … yeah, not that either. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times?   Oh, wait, festive. It said...