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....

For an ambitious young reporter such as Leslie Milne any story could be a ticket to better things. Working in the offices of the Redham Chronicle she dreamed of the big time, of breaking stories and bylines that would one day take her away from her small town job. What she is about to find out however, is that some stories come at a price even the most ambitious of reporters may be unwilling to pay... Monday 9.52am Harris Are you still looking for a bit of local content for the Wednesday edition? Eddy Sure. Paper's not going to bed until tomorrow night. What you got? Harris Had a call transferred from reception. Gene's passed up a weird one. Eddy What is it? Harris A ghost story no less. Eddy Who's the source? Harris Local property developer. He owns Harrow Hall. Eddy That wouldn't be John Dix would it? Harris That's right. You know him? Eddy Hell yes. Think back about six months. Harris The Ludlow scandal? Eddy That's it. Dix got indicted for trying to bribe ...

Here for your consideration can be found the strange tale of Jonathan and Bullo Ryles, twin brothers and grave robbers extraordinaire. Amoral and despicable in all things they find easy money in digging up the wealthy and pillaging their belongings, unconcerned with stealing what they can from those who have passed beyond.  When a big score falls into their laps it is in their nature to grab for it with open arms, the seductive lure of a quick dollar blinding them to the truth that some of the dead are buried deep for a reason... Wednesday 9.44am Hedricks Anything for me? Jonathan Just finished a job. Will have it all packaged and ready for delivery by lunch. Hedricks Proceeds of the two new clients down in Somerset? Jonathan Yeah. Both were fresh for the taking. Hedricks Did they prove profitable? Jonathan One of them definitely worth the effort. I have a pair of leather shoes you aren't going to believe. Hedricks Shoes? Jonathan Gotta be worth at least 600. Hedricks Any jewe...