Submissions by mudswimmer
A sensible jury would walk out in disgust
		
		Story
		
		A minor charge ends up in the Crown Court and, while the police, lawyers and courts dip their snouts into a trough of public money, the life of an old man ebbs away.
		
		 5 mins
Words: 1042
Read Time: 5 mins
Read Time: 5 mins
Grandma's Bible
		
		Story
		
		Grandma's Bible accompanies a young seafarer on his travels but does he read it as closely as he vows to?
		
		 4 mins
Words: 863
Read Time: 4 mins
Read Time: 4 mins
The Crossroads at Hangman's Hill
		
		Story
		
		While Bill is fixing a puncture, his best friend cycles by, stares coldly at him and doesn't stop to offer help. What has happened to him on the road?
		
		 3 mins
Words: 713
Read Time: 3 mins
Read Time: 3 mins
A Bizarre Work Accident
		
		Story
		
		For over twenty five years, a worker operated a safety valve to release scalding steam from a boiler. But what was his valve really connected to?
		
		 3 mins
Words: 680
Read Time: 3 mins
Read Time: 3 mins
In Search of Ben 18+
		
		Story
		
		Written in rhyme, this light-hearted account of certain internet sites becomes a depressing search for a lost boy.
		
		 3 mins
Words: 644
Read Time: 3 mins
Read Time: 3 mins
Old Tom's House
		
		Story
		
		A chance meeting with the owner of a ruined house, inspires a short poem. But why would the owner not appreciate a copy of the poem?
		
		 2 mins
Words: 589
Read Time: 2 mins
Read Time: 2 mins
The Fat Controllers: internet surveillance 18+
		
		Story
		
		Using certain words and phrases in emails could get you into big trouble.
Here are some useful tips on what to avoid,.
		
		 <1 min
Words: 198
Read Time: <1 min
Read Time: <1 min
1912: Saved by the Titanic
		
		Story
		
		Wrecked and stranded on a large iceberg but help is at hand as the huge liner looms over the horizon
		
		 <1 min
Words: 147
Read Time: <1 min
Read Time: <1 min

