Her: It was horrible. I mean, really horrible. I can’t remember ever being as scared in my life. I thought I was going to die, that it was all over. It looked at me and I could hear my heart pounding as it came towards me, lethal intent in its every move. There had been no warning, nothing to prepare me for it. And, strong willed woman that I am,…
Commander Straker reads your stars: The May Horoscope Capricorn: 22nd Dec – 19thJan Are your emotions controlling you instead of the other way round? Next time you feel irritated and frustrated, you need to break the cycle. Find something positive to grab hold of and you will be better able to cope with the pressures of everyday life. Lucky Biscuit: Milk Chocolate Digestive Aquarius: 20th…
Her The nerve of the man. To speak to me in that sort of way. Who does he think he is? Nothing more than second-in-command. I have greater ambitions than a mere lackey. I deserve the best. And anyway, shouldn’t he be flying the plane instead of trying to invite me on a dinner date? Not even a good chat–up line. I have done my research thoroughly. Tall and slender….
SPECIAL OFFER for readers of the Ed Straker Herald To welcome our readers to the new ‘paper’ version of the Herald, our esteemed Commander has agreed, after some persuasion, to give readers the opportunity to visit SHADO headquarters. You will be met at Reception by the Commander who will escort you to his ‘studio’ office and demonstrate the Voice Print Identification system. You will then tour the complex, seeing the…
The April Horoscope This month, as I am on furlough, Colonel Alec Freeman has been given the task of providing the star signs. I trust that, while I am absent, his efforts will meet with your approval. Colonel Alec Freeman writes: Welcome to my Star Signs. I have endeavoured to bring you the most accurate readings, as well as finding an appropriate Malt Whisky for each sign. This has entailed…
Once Every Four Years (Historian’s Note: In the British Isles it is a tradition in some places that a woman may propose to a man on Feb 29th) Her: It only happens once every four years. Tomorrow is my chance. Leap Year, and of course I am English through and through. We have our traditions, our heritage, our customs. I have been planning it for weeks now. What I…
Following the slight confusion over the Star Signs for December I have asked one of our most reliable and long-standing operatives to write for the month of February. Lt Keith Ford is well known to all as our senior Communications Officer and as such I am sure that he will be able to provide excellent advice to all you keen astrologers out there! This is a Maximum Astrology Alert. I…
