Tag: CMT

Hello one and all. Instead of the weekly wrap (which would be a strange thing to present being that it is Christmas Crime Week) we unwrap and wrap the final case of this week’s criminal activity. The “Sue” is a vile little turd, but he is both interesting and entertaining, and we feel you will find him the same.

The Holiday Extravaganza ends not today, come back tomorrow and you will see the start of Frederick K Foote Week and he marches the final miles to his 100th appearance on the site.

A Boy Named Sue by Scott Taylor – Content Warning. A subject that some readers may find upsetting.

Image: Jail cell with Christmas trimming chains on the bars by Angie at Studio Anjou

In the world of crime “Boxing Day” often creates its own meaning. Usually something a bit more prosaic than switching places with the Master, unless, of course, his Lordship is in need of “crating” for shipment.

Loch Ness Monster by Steven French is also something whose title can be taken in more than one way. Utterly brilliant, this piece brings out the self head slap and Why didn’t I think of that? in every writer. Steven did, and he handled the subject with perfection.

Loch Ness Monster by Steven French

Image: Jail cell with Christmas trimming chains on the bars by Angie at Studio Anjou

Few writers expose darkness as well as Alex Sinclaire. And he certainly cast a light on and in a human being utterly destroyed by life in Paraffin Lamp. 

“Packy” should not be on the streets. He is violent and rotten to the vanishing point of his soul. And yet he is “one of us”–which makes him obscene and strangely beautiful.

It comes with a Warning, but if you are having Goose for the holiday it may be an ironic advisory.

Paraffin Lamp by Alex Sinclair – Warning – strong language and content that some readers will find upsetting

Image: Jail cell with Christmas trimming chains on the bars by Angie at Studio Anjou

Introduction

Three days into the Yule Tide Caper and we are still as clueless as a manufacturer of cluelessness.

Extra Strength, New and Improved Cluelessness. Like that on the face of a Hollywood type when asked to explain Special Relativity.

But fortunately we can shine light on certain misbehaviours that have migrated from one side of the map to the other. Actually “attempted misbehaviours” because sometimes home blood is the easiest to shed but not leave. 

Such is the case of The Horrible Relocation by the father and son team of Marco and Liam Etheridge.

Enjoy, Ho Ho Oh No

The Horrible Relocation by Marco & Liam Etheridge

Image: Jail cell with Christmas trimming chains on the bars by Angie at Studio Anjou

I’m introducing my own story here.

I’ve not much to say other than this was a blast to write. It was based on some actual events that were told to me by an old work mate. Ironically it wasn’t long after Leila told me that this had been chosen for this week that my workmate passed away.

I am honoured to be part of this and I was honoured to have known the legend that is Murdoch Scott!

RIP Murdy – It was an absolute pleasure working with you and sharing a few pints!!!!

The Viaduct by Hugh Cron – Warning – Strong Language

Image: Jail cell with Christmas trimming chains on the bars by Angie at Studio Anjou