THE GRAVEYARD SHIFT

It could be said without argument that Allen Garrick never enjoyed his birthdays. Each raced towards him as a stark reminder of another year gone, and another year without those things he most desired. By his own estimation he was a failure, a man without fortune or prospects, but this year he has resolved to change that. For your consideration is the disturbing tale of Allen Garrick, a man with a plan who wakes up buried deep in the ground, and with only two hours to live... 1.43pm Allen Daniel. You able to talk? Daniel Hey Allen. Where you been? I've been trying to contact you all morning. Daniel Your birthday's coming up in a few days and me and Tanya were thinking about coming over. Daniel Have you got a new phone? I don't recognise the number. Allen Stop babbling Daniel. I need your help. Daniel Everything Ok? Allen I have no idea. I'm lying in a box and I don't know how I got here. Daniel Is this some kind of weird pre-birthday joke? Allen God I wish it was....

Uriah Quint is a man with the world at his feet. Working as a bodyguard to the rich and famous he draws a six figure salary and travels the world, his life a relentless cycle of publicity events, parties and red carpets. Indeed he believes he has it all. In the hills he has his apartment, on the coast a little retreat reserved for the weekends. In his own mind he is in control and he likes it. Then someone stole his gun... 9.15am   Billy Hey Uriah. You up yet? Uriah Just. God that was a long night. Billy I don't know why you're complaining. Parties are our thing. Headaches a necessary work related injury. Uriah Perhaps. Anyway. What're you after this early in the morning? Billy Early? Have you even looked at your alarm yet? Uriah Still got my eyes closed. Waiting for the fog to lift. Billy Well, you'd better get up. Have you got your carry license organised for the Monaco trip? Uriah Monaco? Isn't the old pistol licence OK for the EU? Billy Nope. Changes req...