Victor has hired a gardener, though the man rarely appears to do any actual work. Across the fence, Patrick has taken on a pet dachshund named Denzil.

Margaret succumbed to nervous exhaustion, a slow accumulation of strain spanning the past thirty-four years. Opportunities for quiet recovery were scarce, particularly with Victor’s ongoing troubles involving gorilla suits and the municipal…

On a journey through the countryside with Mrs. Warboys and Mr. Swainey, the Meldrews found themselves unexpectedly lost. Victor, after a brief farewell, departed to seek assistance.

Victor’s holiday had left him with sunburnt feet, but little else to smile about. Disputes with the neighbours compounded his discontent, and the unwelcome addition of a streetlamp to his bedroom furniture did nothing to lift his spirits. T…

Victor has been chosen for jury duty. Though he hasn’t yet been summoned to court, he is on call, leaving him confined to his home and struggling to pass the long hours.

Victor was making preparations for the next gathering of his magician’s club. He’d recently taken on a position as a purveyor of lollipops, though this new occupation was proving a distraction, frequently interrupted by prank calls from the…