A Slow and Painful Death

Colin was dying.

He knew it. Everyone else there knew it too.

It would take just one small action from just one of them to keep him alive, if only for a little longer.

But no-one obliged.

Silence reigned.

No-one laughed.

The gong went, and Colin’s stand-up slot was over.

Film Critics

The film had touched Emiliana greatly.

It had everything.

The depth of the characters; the subtle development of their relationships; the understated yet powerful symbolism; and the many layers of sub-text made the film an instant classic.

Upon leaving the theatre, she asked Gaz for his opinion.

“It was shit.”

Tolerance

As Mildred entered the church hall, she noticed something that disturbed her greatly.

A youth was in her place! She had been sitting there for 36 years!

“Oi! That’s my seat. Get out of it now!”

Soon after, the Vicar began: “Today’s sermon is about welcoming people into God’s family...”