How Does Your Garden Grow

By Michael J. Elliott

Davey and Ox are two unemployed British youths. They aren't above burglary and other illegal methods to supplement their benefits. When they learn that local gardener, Mary Menzies, will be opening her showcase garden to the public to raise money for charity they think they have found an easy way to steal some cash. What they don't realise is that Mary's garden is watched over by Mother Nature and her guardians. When the two thieves enter the garden, the garden takes out its vengence...with horrific results.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Michael J Elliott
• Release date: May 27, 2016
• ISBN: 9781533783394

Michael J. Elliott

Michael J. Elliott is an Australian author who has been writing since his early schooldays. His headmistress once described him as, "A second Alfred Hitchcock." He majored in Media Studies in College and wrote and directed short films, videos and radio ads. Michael has also written sketch comedy for Australian television. He lives in a bayside suburb in the State of Victoria. When not writing stories to chill readers he enjoys Golden Age Hollywood movies, reading, drawing, and cooking. He is also the illustrator for Claire Plaisted's series of childrens books, Girlie's Adventures. Michael is single but shares his life with his two cats, Charlie and Snaps.

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First Published 2016

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Edited by Christie Stratos:

Proof Positive Editing

Cover Design by Johannus Steger:

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Formatted by Claire Plaisted:

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Acknowlegements

A Note to Readers

How Does Your Garden Grow

A Word From Michael J Elliot

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A NOTE TO READERS.

This story contains strong horror and profanity. Reader discretion is advised

Please note, I am an Australian author. North American readers should be aware that Australian (Commonwealth) English, spelling and grammar are used throughout this story.

HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?

Mary, Mary, quite contrary,

How does your garden grow?

With silver bells, and cockleshells,

And pretty maids all in a row.

Traditional Nursery Rhyme.

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Lenny bounced on the balls of his feet nervously. He was convinced that Davey’s glowing cigarette was acting like a homing beacon to all and sundry. Davey himself appeared as cool as a cucumber. It wasn’t that they were doing anything wrong. They were just two mates standing in the street. What they were talking about was an entirely different matter. They were discussing the details of their next home burglary. To be more precise, Davey was doing the talking and Lenny was listening.

What’s the matter with you, Ox? You look like you’re busting for a shit.

Nuffin’ wrong, Davey, just...can’t we talk we about this somewhere...you know, more private like?

Oh for fuck sake... OK, OK, let’s go to the cafe.

The two youths began walking down the windswept street towards the cafe where they usually hung out. Truth be told, Davey wouldn’t mind getting out of the cold himself.

Davey, can I have a fag?

Fuck off, I’ve only got a few left. ’Ere, you can have ’alf of this one.

They made an incongruous pair. Lenny, nicknamed Ox because of his size and strength, and Davey, razor thin and shaven headed. Their friendship, such as it was, had begun in primary school and had continued for the brief period they had spent at high school. The wind picked up just as they turned the corner into Frawley Street. Davey’s ragged denim jacket did little to keep out the cold, and Lenny’s threadbare jumper wasn’t much better. Davey handed Ox the