"A Christmas Criminal" - Part 12

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The attackers measured violence 
is designed to tame hardened thugs.

But Tom's just not in that league,
So his resistance is snuffed out in no time.....

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Mitchell HG12 - Apprehension

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When the lights come on, Tom sees the uniforms.
Caught in the act, he is cowed and shamed, 
And so he submits to their indignities.

 continued

Artists Note - this image (and others also numbered 306 that will follow soon) are the original drawings that made up this story when I dreamed it up many years ago (more details here). For this series I have elaborated the narrative a little particularly the characterisation of Tom. I have also coloured the pictures to take advantage of the Christmassy setting.

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"A Christmas Criminal" - Part 11

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Mitchell HG11 - You're Nicked!

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Tom is totally bewildered by the sudden, unexpected assault.

The perpetrators are calculating and efficient,
Intimidatingly they process him,

taking his belt away,
 so he cannot harm himself in custody.

 continued

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"A Christmas Criminal" - Part 10

This posting is especially for anyone who is alone or who feels alone this Christmas.

I hope you all are enjoying my little drama.

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Tom is indignant. 

Only a banker would give his child a present of an empty box.

A box which he has to fill for himself!

Unfortunately Tom's emotional and angry feelings distract him........

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Mitchell HG10 - Gotcha!

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......and suddenly out of the darkness..... 

Continued in Part 11

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"A Christmas Criminal" by Mitchell (Parts 6-9)

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Mitchell HG06 - Precautions

 Tom has decided that there's only one way to salvage Christmas for his family

Since that fateful evening in the pub he's been here several times - just looking.

It's so remote he's convinced he can be in, out and away before anyone can react.  

He puts on gloves and a mask.

Mitchell HG07 - Insecure

 To his surprise, Tom finds a way in quite easily and it's clearly not alarmed.

It's his first bit of luck since he lost his job.

Mitchell HG08 - Nice Present

 Inside it's warm and cosy, coals glow in the fireplace.

There are sparkling festive decorations everywhere.

Extravagant presents are piled under an enormous tree.
 Tom had come looking for money and valuables he could sell easily,
but now he sees an even better prize.

HG09 - It's Empty

Tom is unable to resist the lure of Christmas  presents offered to him on a plate.

But finds on closer inspection that all that glitters is not gold in this household.

Even though he's disappointed, Tom's first thought is sympathy for someone else.

continued in Part 10

"A Christmas Criminal" by Mitchell (Parts 1-5)

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It's a cold night in December, a few days before Christmas.

In the 'Bricklayer's Arms', deep in the shadows of Canary Wharf,

a young man sits alone, grimly contemplating his future.

The Bank just closed down the place where he works.

Mitchell HG01 - Christmas Carols

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Even in his misery Tom can't escape from bankers.

Two of them come in, noisily celebrating their Christmas bonuses.

Loudly they discuss the burdens of extreme wealth.

Mitchell HG02 - Banker's Banter - 1

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The banker's life of luxury makes a stark contrast to Tom's bleak outlook.

Drunkenly he visualises taking his revenge.

Mitchell HG03 - Banker's Banter - 2

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Finally Tom can't stand the bankers bragging about their money any more.

He downs his drink and leaves, so not hearing the end of their conversation.

Mitchell HG04 - Banker's Banter - 3

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Christmas Eve.
In the distance a choir is singing ......

................."When a poor man came in sight........"

 

Mitchell HG05 - No-One Home

Tom still hasn't told his family that he's lost his job.
To hide his terrible secret he walks the tinselled streets alone all day.
Now on Christmas Eve, he finds himself in front of the banker's mansion.

Continued in Part 6

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Bazz - The Dream

Bazz - Dream #06 

Bazz is a regular contributor to GMBA (see sidebar for current link) where his photo-manip posts are quite often gory and shocking, but I very much enjoy his gentler humour too.

I've posted another sample previously: - The Job

Axel updated

I have updated my A-Z article on Axel by adding more pictures which give a better idea of his style. This is in support of the reference to him in my last post but I haven't done a full upgrade on the text yet.