Monthly Archives: June 2023

Strange speech in Corstorphine (Rousse)

Posted on June 29, 2023 by Dreamaticus

I travelled to Corstorphine confident that SM would be able to help me. A man in overalls reluctantly answered the door. ‘Is SM in?’ I asked politely. ‘Next door’ he replied gruffly, waving his paint brush in the direction of … Continue reading →

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Drug use in forced cult recruitment (Rousse)

Posted on June 25, 2023 by Dreamaticus

When I first fell back into the arms of EH’s husband JH, I felt comforted. Then I saw the syringe attached to my arm. JH  had sedated me in the first stage of his kidnap plan. The next was forced … Continue reading →

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Unlicensed taxi driver axe murderer (Rousse)

Posted on June 25, 2023 by Dreamaticus

I knew that it was risky for us to climb into an unlicensed cab, but banked on my belief in safety in numbers. After the driver dropped the other couple off at their destination, he turned to ask me and … Continue reading →

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A return to a simpler time of four TV channels (Rousse)

Posted on June 24, 2023 by Dreamaticus

Principally so that my mother could operate the television, but also to make her feel more at home, TPR switched all our sitting room furniture for mid-century items that he had kept in storage since his grandparents had died. He … Continue reading →

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Old tech requirements for office Christmas party (Rousse)

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Dreamaticus

EH invited me to her research group’s Christmas party, provided that I would make the meal. I happily agreed, but with one condition: I would need some acetates. I also took the opportunity to complain to her about the long … Continue reading →

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From new born to Mappa Mundi (Rousse)

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Dreamaticus

TPR enjoyed fostering so much that he decided to adopt an eight year-old boy and a toddler. This was a great surprise to me, but I if he were to become a parent late in life, so would I. I selected … Continue reading →

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Thirty unexpected minutes in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Rousse)

Posted on June 18, 2023 by Dreamaticus

An announcement came over the tannoy when the train drew into Newcastle Central railway station: ‘Due to circumstances beyond our control, this service will wait here for thirty minutes. Please could all passengers disembark and return after supper.’ By the … Continue reading →

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Pregnant widow was not carrying deceased husband’s child (Rousse)

Posted on June 17, 2023 by Dreamaticus

While I was at the bar at the other side of the pub, CA struck up a conversation with the single woman at the table seated next to her. ‘How kind to chat to somebody on their own’ I thought … Continue reading →

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Boat bunk bed bonking (Rousse)

Posted on June 17, 2023 by Dreamaticus

I had my suspicions that TPR’s recent boat trip provided a perfect a cover for conducting an affair. He set out to prove that I was wrong by showing me his living quarters below deck. He couldn’t get up to … Continue reading →

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In love with a narcissistic psychopath (Rousse)

Posted on June 11, 2023 by Dreamaticus

At the end of the meal, I found an appropriate moment to stand up to deliver my hilarious news to the entire table. Awful AD had acquired a girlfriend! What is more, when he introduced me to Wendy, I realised … Continue reading →

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