Tales Of The Unexpected.
By mayman
Stories with a twist.
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Penelope's Dad.
A mother & child argument with a difference. Why will this mother not allow her daughter to go with her friends ?
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25, Chapel Lane. (A Christmas Tale.)
Xmas Eve. Children carol singing find a house unseen for years. Innocence takes them inside & they meet the occupants. This will be their best Xmas ever. Do they really meet who they think ?
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The French Dresser.

The beautiful antique dressing table seemed like a bargain. But its true cost would not be paid in money. It came with a very unpleasant history. And a long memory.
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This Baby's Had Enough.
Why have these new parents got the Baby Blues ? It's certainly not post natal depression. And where are they ?
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Officer Jim.

Jim has to run a secret errand for his dad. In his imagination it becomes a military operation, aided by a famous accomplice. The operation fails - but the famous accomplice comes to his rescue.
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The Caretaker.
Where had the new caretaker come from & what was his lifechanging message for young Richard? Story of lost love that's found again in most unusual way that should touch the hardest heart.
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The Laughing Room.

In rural England, there’s an old Coaching Inn with a very strange room. People come from worldwide to stay there. It is called The Laughing Room. Why ? Only two people know the true story.
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Paradise Lost.

is there anything worse than a dream dangled, tantalisingly in front of you - but never quite attainable ?
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Summer Sky. (A Basket Case.)
A two minute short story. It's not the only thing that comes to a swift end !
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Jack's Diner
Rainwater lay cold and dead in the gutter, reflecting the blue neon light of Jack’s Diner. It was strangely pretty, like a cheap hooker after a night...
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The Man Who Couldn't Stay Dead. (Part 1 of 6)

A diamond merchant is murdered in Milan. A few hours later a baby is born in London with unexplained scars and markings. His childhood is plagued with nightmares and visions of being murdered. Overnight he begins speaking Italian and developes a love of diamonds. As an adult, he uses clues in his nightmares to find his murderer. But he finds more than he expects.
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The Man Who Couldn't Stay Dead. (Part 2)

A diamond merchant is murdered in Milan. A few hours later a baby is born in London with unexplained scars and markings. His childhood is plagued with nightmares and visions of being murdered. Overnight he begins speaking Italian and developes a love of diamonds. As an adult, he uses clues in his nightmares to find his murderer. But he finds more than he expects.
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The Man Who Couldn't Stay Dead. (Part 3)

A diamond merchant is murdered in Milan. A few hours later a baby is born in London with unexplained scars and markings. His childhood is plagued with nightmares and visions of being murdered. Overnight he begins speaking Italian and developes a love of diamonds. As an adult, he uses clues in his nightmares to find his murderer. But he finds more than he expects.
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The Man Who Couldn't Stay Dead. (Part 4)

A diamond merchant is murdered in Milan. A few hours later a baby is born in London with unexplained scars and markings. His childhood is plagued with nightmares and visions of being murdered. Overnight he begins speaking Italian and developes a love of diamonds. As an adult, he uses clues in his nightmares to find his murderer. But he finds more than he expects.
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The Man Who Couldn't Stay Dead. (Part 5)

A diamond merchant is murdered in Milan. A few hours later a baby is born in London with unexplained scars and markings. His childhood is plagued with nightmares and visions of being murdered. Overnight he begins speaking Italian and developes a love of diamonds. As an adult, he uses clues in his nightmares to find his murderer. But he finds more than he expects.
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The Man Who Couldn't Stay Dead. (Final Part.)

A diamond merchant is murdered in Milan. A few hours later a baby is born in London with unexplained scars and markings. His childhood is plagued with nightmares and visions of being murdered. Overnight he begins speaking Italian and developes a love of diamonds. As an adult, he uses clues in his nightmares to find his murderer. But he finds more than he expects.
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The Lady The Butler And The Cat. (Part 1 of 2)

The impatient voice of Lady Georgina Mapleberry filled the luxurious hotel apartment. “Joseph, Joseph. Where are my spectacles ? What have you done...
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The Lady The Butler And The Cat. (Part 2 of 2)

The sound of laughter and jollity from out in the corridor roused Joseph from his chair. It was three hours since his balcony phone call. He turned...
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Never On A Sunday
Steve’s voice came from somewhere behind his newspaper. “Not today love. It’s Sunday. Can’t it wait ?” “You said that last Sunday. And the Sunday...
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The Newgate Witch

Alan's eyes shot open. The darkness was total, covering him like a blanket. Was she here again ? His hand groped frantically for the switch on the...
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The Luffins
* The Luffins will eventually be illustrated. Some descriptions may be confusing without pictures. * The strange object is a flute. * The round cave...
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