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The Inner Dialogue of Retail

  • October 27, 2015
  • by Laura Smith
The inner dialogue between a cashier and an overworked mother in small town America. A must for all those who have worked behind the counter.
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The Ultimate London Pub Crawl

  • October 20, 2015
  • by The Ultimate London Pub Crawl
Two friends and one 23 year long quest; to get drunk in the vicinity of all 270 London underground stations.
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Selling Phone Sex in the 80’s

  • September 23, 2015
  • by Leah Mueller
In a time before phone sex lines, Leah Mueller finds herself selling packages of potential lust to lonely American men.
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Inside Stories from the Music Industry

  • September 20, 2015
  • by Julian Beach
Our resident music industry man, Julian Beach, explains why he is not currently a millionaire. It’s all down to the 80/20 split.
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The Wedding

  • August 11, 2015
  • by Holly Watson
A funny recollection of a wedding that wasn’t to be from a young girl growing up in 90s Britain.
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The Best Easter of My Life

  • June 11, 2015
  • by Holly Watson
Found on the shores of The West Midlands, Holly Watson tells the tale of a young girl’s experience growing in 90s Britain. This was an Easter to remember.
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Bingo, Football & Fascists

  • April 14, 2015
  • by Laurence Rivers
Drunken antics, bingo, Nazi grass and fascist salutes await Laurence as he takes a trip to a Real Betis football away match.
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Running of the Bulls

  • March 2, 2015
  • by Laurence Rivers
Trouser-less and here in rural Spain. This is how the “Carnaval” finished for me.
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Soup Kitchen: Derby Day Tales from Football Fans

  • February 7, 2015
  • by Soup Kitchen
Soup Kitchen Part Two: Three stories from some of the bitterest rivalries in world football, as told by the fans themselves.
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Anonymous Hotel Work

  • January 3, 2015
  • by Laurence Rivers
Today I am at a famous London hotel. All complete bollocks as I stare into the abyss of the staff changing room, with the smell of BO and shoe polish all too prevalent.
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Brighton Rock in a Sock

  • December 20, 2014
  • by Tom Scotcher
‘Brighton Rock in a Sock’ a modern comic by Tom Scotcher.
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Drunk: Faecal Adventures on Public Transport

  • December 20, 2014
  • by Laurence Rivers
Laurence’s drunk adventures on London public transport turns messy as he and his underpants are left in a compromising predicament.
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Take the Express Train

  • December 20, 2014
  • by Joan McNerney
Take the express train. Gary’s eyes pinpointed the alarm clock, it was after 11am. His entire body felt swollen and heavy. What was the use?
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Soup Kitchen: Poems from the Shop Floor

  • December 20, 2014
  • by Soup Kitchen
Soup Kitchen is a monthly showcase of different artistic genres. Enjoy this month’s feature on some of the finest modern poetry.
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The bad neighbour Trevor

  • December 20, 2014
  • by Ben Dunant
Unemployment and the consequences of action with the neighbour Trevor.
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