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  • Conflict: the episode
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  • December issue

Something for Everyone!

I am very pleased to announce that this month we have something for every taste out there. Have a look at the phantastic diorama of German modeller Bernd Spindler, at more of Aquaboi’s papermodels, photos, photoshopped pictures and Ken Netzel’s art. Then there is the contribution of a regular convention goer and organiser, with an in-depth article on the conventions and the actors, especially Ed Bishop. Dr. Jackson is very…

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2000 Fanderson “Century 21”

During the Fanderson “Century 21” convention, Ed Bishop & Gabrielle Drake were interviewed by Fanderson chairman Chris Bentley in a packed main hall. Here is a transcripion of the interview by Lorraine Bopp-Meyer, which is based on videos made by Paulo Malaguti, Ronald Kroon, Simon Wickes, and Theo de Klerk.   Ed Bishop & Gabrielle Drake Interview at “Century 21” Ed and Gabrielle enter the room and have a seat on…

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Your Very Own UFO!

Shado Marketing Department A subsidiary of Harlington Straker                                                                             Spinning Through Space The latest addition to SHADO’s superb range of collectables. SHADO Marketing are pleased to be able to announce their latest collector’s item. This classic masterpiece has been carefully constructed to the very highest standards by our renowned Norwegian sculptor Olaf Pliro. Olaf has gained a reputation for his meticulous attention to accuracy as well as his innovative use…

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SHADO Restructuring

To all Staff: Following recent consultations with senior management and in light of the current situation, there will be some restructuring of SHADO systems commencing 01.04.2011. All staff should have received communications regarding the following necessary actions. In order to maximise our resources, all senior offices will now be ‘hot-desked’.  Please ensure that you remove any private and personal items from your desk when you leave at the end of…

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The Shepherd – Lamb to the Slaughter (Chapters 8 & 9)

Chapter 8 ‘Paul. Sit down. Please.’ ‘What happened Alec? What the hell happened?’ Paul Foster stopped his angry pacing and turned to face the other man standing there in the office. ‘I don’t know. I wish I did, Paul. Here,’ Alec Freeman handed a glass to the young man who perched himself reluctantly on the corner seat, ‘you need this.’ Foster looked up, eyes drawn and bewildered. ‘Not Ed. It…

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The Shepherd – Lamb to the Slaughter (Chapters 6 & 7)

Chapter 6 The unfamiliar noise outside was enough to waken him, and for one moment, as he crossed the barrier between sleep and wakefulness he had a tantalizing snatch of memory, too vague, too transitory to do more than make him gasp with unrecalled and unremembered fear. It was hard to breathe with the tightness, the panic that crushed his heart within him. Struggling for air he froze, terrified, unable…

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The Shepherd – Lamb to the Slaughter (Chapters 4 & 5)

  Chapter 4 Bloody hell. What time was it? She reached out for the phone. Did no one understand the meaning of ‘off duty’? Her mobile buzzed again, insisting on an answer. The project worker would continue to pester her with voicemail messages, texts, and calls until she answered. ‘Yes’ she grunted, surrendering to the demands of the small despot now gripped in her hand. Damn the person who invented…

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The Shepherd – Lamb to the Slaughter (Chapters 2 & 3)

Tags: violence, disemboweling, death   Chapter 2 The underground car park was deserted. Only Straker’s car and one other parked in random places between the concrete pillars. Dim lights flickered behind wire brackets, glinting on random puddles of water that had dripped from rainsoaked vehicles. Other liquids also marked the oil-streaked and begrimed surface of the roadway. Darker, more ominous puddles, reflecting the gloomy light in their thickening crimson patterns….

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Flyboy

Author: Loopstagirl As his seat slowly switched back into the horizontal position, Scott found himself breathing in deeply as he coaxed more and more speed out of his ‘bird. He knew he had a few moments before chaos flurried back into life once more. But it was these few moments, where all was still, that gave the man the moment of calm he needed. In a couple of moments, Virgil…

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