Tag Archives: Crime

The University Years – Taking Crime, Itself A Crime #1975 #bristoluniversity

Posted on Jul 27, 2020 by TanGental

In 1975 I started a law degree. It wasn’t, academically the wisest choice and I struggled to grasp what I was meant to be learning. It wasn’t my only struggle… When I signed up for a law degree, I really … Continue reading →

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Tailored To Fit The Crime #blogbattle #shortstory #flashfiction

Posted on Jul 14, 2020 by TanGental

Detective Sergeant George Corduroy tugged at his creases, trying to sharpen them. He felt wretched and that made him feel angry. He shouldn’t be made to suffer. It wasn’t fair. It was… yes, he was being bullied. Passive aggressively. The … Continue reading →

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The Grapes of Wrath: A Father’s Wisdom

Posted on Apr 13, 2019 by TanGental

I witnessed a crime today. A couple of kids ahead of me, heads close together and one nabbed a piece of fruit off a stall outside a small convenience store. It was casual, brazen almost. They stood there, didn’t even … Continue reading →

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When Good Breeding Is The Basic Requirement For Murder #microcosms

Posted on Feb 27, 2018 by TanGental

‘Hopkins, is that a…?’ ‘Hunk, sir..’ DC Hopkins added. ‘Specifically a Henry. Good for perfect pecs, bespoke self-tatting and..’ ‘Thanks. Are they all the Henrys in there? Whatever “there” is?’ ‘A garage and sump, sir. The Henrys’ preferred environment. Anywhere … Continue reading →

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My life of crime: time for an admission

Posted on Aug 18, 2015 by TanGental

When I was at the College of Law in 1978 taking my professional legal exams – my Part 2’s as they were known – now it is the Legal Practice Course which at least tells you what they were about … Continue reading →

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