Ruritanian Tales For Christmas

In which a magician (second class) finally finds what he's been looking for. In precisely the wrong place. When a magician (second class) chooses to do Christmas duty in the City of London, it's because he's hoping for a nice, quiet , seasonal time; not for ancient magic to break loose, and the enchanted city to be filled with ghosts, monsters, wonder and danger. Not on his watch. Not when he's going to have to deal with it all on his own. That would be an all too magical Christmas.An all too magical Christmas is a seasonal adventure story of magic, mayhem and mystery, told in 24 instalments. Written by Tobias Sturt and read aloud by Jon Millington. Featuring arrangements of the Russian Dance from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker by The Norman Leyden Orchestra and Spike Jones and his City Slickers, both sourced from the Internet Archive.You can get in touch with us through our website: www.ruritania.co.uk/contact, where you can also find more Christmas stories (www.ruritania.co.uk/stories). We're also on:Spotify (htt

In which a magician (second class) hitches a ride across enchanted London with King Herla and his Wild Hunt.When a magician (second class) chooses to do Christmas duty in the City of London, it's because he's hoping for a nice, quiet , seasonal time; not for ancient magic to break loose, and the enchanted city to be filled with ghosts, monsters, wonder and danger. Not on his watch. Not when he's going to have to deal with it all on his own. That would be an all too magical Christmas.An all too magical Christmas is a seasonal adventure story of magic, mayhem and mystery, told in 24 instalments. Written by Tobias Sturt and read aloud by Jon Millington. Featuring arrangements of the Russian Dance from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker by The Norman Leyden Orchestra and Spike Jones and his City Slickers, both sourced from the Internet Archive.You can get in touch with us through our website: www.ruritania.co.uk/contact, where you can also find more Christmas stories (www.ruritania.co.uk/stories). We're also on:Spotify (ht

In which a magician (second class) has his fashion sense critiqued by The Yule Cat. When a magician (second class) chooses to do Christmas duty in the City of London, it's because he's hoping for a nice, quiet , seasonal time; not for ancient magic to break loose, and the enchanted city to be filled with ghosts, monsters, wonder and danger. Not on his watch. Not when he's going to have to deal with it all on his own. That would be an all too magical Christmas.An all too magical Christmas is a seasonal adventure story of magic, mayhem and mystery, told in 24 instalments. Written by Tobias Sturt and read aloud by Jon Millington. Featuring arrangements of the Russian Dance from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker by The Norman Leyden Orchestra and Spike Jones and his City Slickers, both sourced from the Internet Archive.You can get in touch with us through our website: www.ruritania.co.uk/contact, where you can also find more Christmas stories (www.ruritania.co.uk/stories). We're also on:Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/s

In which a magician (second class) reluctantly rescues some teenagers from a fate they almost certainly deserve. When a magician (second class) chooses to do Christmas duty in the City of London, it's because he's hoping for a nice, quiet , seasonal time; not for ancient magic to break loose, and the enchanted city to be filled with ghosts, monsters, wonder and danger. Not on his watch. Not when he's going to have to deal with it all on his own. That would be an all too magical Christmas.An all too magical Christmas is a seasonal adventure story of magic, mayhem and mystery, told in 24 instalments. Written by Tobias Sturt and read aloud by Jon Millington. Featuring arrangements of the Russian Dance from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker by The Norman Leyden Orchestra and Spike Jones and his City Slickers, both sourced from the Internet Archive.You can get in touch with us through our website: www.ruritania.co.uk/contact, where you can also find more Christmas stories (www.ruritania.co.uk/stories). We're also on:Spotif

In which a magician (second class) accidentally burns a witch to death, which is generally frowned upon at a departmental level. When a magician (second class) chooses to do Christmas duty in the City of London, it's because he's hoping for a nice, quiet , seasonal time; not for ancient magic to break loose, and the enchanted city to be filled with ghosts, monsters, wonder and danger. Not on his watch. Not when he's going to have to deal with it all on his own. That would be an all too magical Christmas.An all too magical Christmas is a seasonal adventure story of magic, mayhem and mystery, told in 24 instalments. Written by Tobias Sturt and read aloud by Jon Millington. Featuring arrangements of the Russian Dance from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker by The Norman Leyden Orchestra and Spike Jones and his City Slickers, both sourced from the Internet Archive.You can get in touch with us through our website: www.ruritania.co.uk/contact, where you can also find more Christmas stories (www.ruritania.co.uk/stories). We'r

In which a magician (second class) steels himself against the artisanal temptations of the goblin farmer's marketWhen a magician (second class) chooses to do Christmas duty in the City of London, it's because he's hoping for a nice, quiet , seasonal time; not for ancient magic to break loose, and the enchanted city to be filled with ghosts, monsters, wonder and danger. Not on his watch. Not when he's going to have to deal with it all on his own. That would be an all too magical Christmas.An all too magical Christmas is a seasonal adventure story of magic, mayhem and mystery, told in 24 instalments. Written by Tobias Sturt and read aloud by Jon Millington. Featuring arrangements of the Russian Dance from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker by The Norman Leyden Orchestra and Spike Jones and his City Slickers, both sourced from the Internet Archive.You can get in touch with us through our website: www.ruritania.co.uk/contact, where you can also find more Christmas stories (www.ruritania.co.uk/stories). We're also on:Spotif

In which a magician (second class) discovers how dangerous cycling on the pavement can be. Especially when its the Wild Hunt doing the cyclingWhen a magician (second class) chooses to do Christmas duty in the City of London, it's because he's hoping for a nice, quiet , seasonal time; not for ancient magic to break loose, and the enchanted city to be filled with ghosts, monsters, wonder and danger. Not on his watch. Not when he's going to have to deal with it all on his own. That would be an all too magical Christmas.An all too magical Christmas is a seasonal adventure story of magic, mayhem and mystery, told in 24 instalments. Written by Tobias Sturt and read aloud by Jon Millington. Featuring arrangements of the Russian Dance from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker by The Norman Leyden Orchestra and Spike Jones and his City Slickers, both sourced from the Internet Archive.You can get in touch with us through our website: www.ruritania.co.uk/contact, where you can also find more Christmas stories (www.ruritania.co.uk/s

In which a magician (second class) recruits a valiant troupe of nutcracker soldiers to face the Mouse ArmyWhen a magician (second class) chooses to do Christmas duty in the City of London, it's because he's hoping for a nice, quiet , seasonal time; not for ancient magic to break loose, and the enchanted city to be filled with ghosts, monsters, wonder and danger. Not on his watch. Not when he's going to have to deal with it all on his own. That would be an all too magical Christmas.An all too magical Christmas is a seasonal adventure story of magic, mayhem and mystery, told in 24 instalments. Written by Tobias Sturt and read aloud by Jon Millington. Featuring arrangements of the Russian Dance from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker by The Norman Leyden Orchestra and Spike Jones and his City Slickers, both sourced from the Internet Archive.You can get in touch with us through our website: www.ruritania.co.uk/contact, where you can also find more Christmas stories (www.ruritania.co.uk/stories). We're also on:Spotify (http

In which a magician (second class) does a little window shopping and gets carried away. While stuck in one place.When a magician (second class) chooses to do Christmas duty in the City of London, it's because he's hoping for a nice, quiet , seasonal time; not for ancient magic to break loose, and the enchanted city to be filled with ghosts, monsters, wonder and danger. Not on his watch. Not when he's going to have to deal with it all on his own. That would be an all too magical Christmas.An all too magical Christmas is a seasonal adventure story of magic, mayhem and mystery, told in 24 instalments. Written by Tobias Sturt and read aloud by Jon Millington. Featuring arrangements of the Russian Dance from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker by The Norman Leyden Orchestra and Spike Jones and his City Slickers, both sourced from the Internet Archive.You can get in touch with us through our website: www.ruritania.co.uk/contact, where you can also find more Christmas stories (www.ruritania.co.uk/stories). We're also on:Spotif

In which a magician (second class) gets a lesson in the factionalism of revolutionary politics. From some mice.When a magician (second class) chooses to do Christmas duty in the City of London, it's because he's hoping for a nice, quiet , seasonal time; not for ancient magic to break loose, and the enchanted city to be filled with ghosts, monsters, wonder and danger. Not on his watch. Not when he's going to have to deal with it all on his own. That would be an all too magical Christmas.An all too magical Christmas is a seasonal adventure story of magic, mayhem and mystery, told in 24 instalments. Written by Tobias Sturt and read aloud by Jon Millington. Featuring arrangements of the Russian Dance from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker by The Norman Leyden Orchestra and Spike Jones and his City Slickers, both sourced from the Internet Archive.You can get in touch with us through our website: www.ruritania.co.uk/contact, where you can also find more Christmas stories (www.ruritania.co.uk/stories). We're also on:Spotify

In which a magician (second class) launches an air war with two ravens and a psychotic catWhen a magician (second class) chooses to do Christmas duty in the City of London, it's because he's hoping for a nice, quiet , seasonal time; not for ancient magic to break loose, and the enchanted city to be filled with ghosts, monsters, wonder and danger. Not on his watch. Not when he's going to have to deal with it all on his own. That would be an all too magical Christmas.An all too magical Christmas is a seasonal adventure story of magic, mayhem and mystery, told in 24 instalments. Written by Tobias Sturt and read aloud by Jon Millington. Featuring arrangements of the Russian Dance from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker by The Norman Leyden Orchestra and Spike Jones and his City Slickers, both sourced from the Internet Archive.You can get in touch with us through our website: www.ruritania.co.uk/contact, where you can also find more Christmas stories (www.ruritania.co.uk/stories). We're also on:Spotify (https://open.spotify

In which a magician (second class) tries to stop Dick Whittington from turning againWhen a magician (second class) chooses to do Christmas duty in the City of London, it's because he's hoping for a nice, quiet , seasonal time; not for ancient magic to break loose, and the enchanted city to be filled with ghosts, monsters, wonder and danger. Not on his watch. Not when he's going to have to deal with it all on his own. That would be an all too magical Christmas.An all too magical Christmas is a seasonal adventure story of magic, mayhem and mystery, told in 24 instalments. Written by Tobias Sturt and read aloud by Jon Millington. Featuring arrangements of the Russian Dance from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker by The Norman Leyden Orchestra and Spike Jones and his City Slickers, both sourced from the Internet Archive.You can get in touch with us through our website: www.ruritania.co.uk/contact, where you can also find more Christmas stories (www.ruritania.co.uk/stories). We're also on:Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/s

Episode 7: In which a magician (second class) talks to a head of state (even though he died millennia ago) and gets some ravens drunkWhen a magician (second class) chooses to do Christmas duty in the City of London, it is because he's hoping for a nice, quiet , seasonal time not fo ancient magic to break loose, and the enchanted city to be filled with ghost, monsters, wonder and danger. Not on his watch. Not when he's going to have to deal with tall on his own. That would be an all too magical Christmas.An all too magical Christmas is a seasonal adventure story of magic, mayhem and mystery, told in 24 instalments. Written by Tobias Sturt and read aloud by Jon Millington. Featuring arrangements of the Russian Dance from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker by The Norman Leyden Orchestra and Spike Jones and his City Slickers, both sourced from the Internet Archive.You can get in touch with us through our website: www.ruritania.co.uk/contact, where you can also find more Christmas stories (www.ruritania.co.uk/stories). We'r

Episode 6: In which a magician (second class) steals a stone of his own from a museum and goes dowsingWhen a magician (second class) chooses to do Christmas duty in the City of London, it is because he's hoping for a nice, quiet , seasonal time not fo ancient magic to break loose, and the enchanted city to be filled with ghost, monsters, wonder and danger. Not on his watch. Not when he's going to have to deal with tall on his own. That would be an all too magical Christmas.An all too magical Christmas is a seasonal adventure story of magic, mayhem and mystery, told in 24 instalments. Written by Tobias Sturt and read aloud by Jon Millington. Featuring arrangements of the Russian Dance from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker by The Norman Leyden Orchestra and Spike Jones and his City Slickers, both sourced from the Internet Archive.You can get in touch with us through our website: www.ruritania.co.uk/contact, where you can also find more Christmas stories (www.ruritania.co.uk/stories). We're also on:Spotify (https://open

Episode 5: In which a magician (second class) goes on a wild goose chase and discovers that The London Stone has been stolenWhen a magician (second class) chooses to do Christmas duty in the City of London, it is because he's hoping for a nice, quiet , seasonal time not fo ancient magic to break loose, and the enchanted city to be filled with ghost, monsters, wonder and danger. Not on his watch. Not when he's going to have to deal with tall on his own. That would be an all too magical Christmas.An all too magical Christmas is a seasonal adventure story of magic, mayhem and mystery, told in 24 instalments. Written by Tobias Sturt and read aloud by Jon Millington. Featuring arrangements of the Russian Dance from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker by The Norman Leyden Orchestra and Spike Jones and his City Slickers, both sourced from the Internet Archive.You can get in touch with us through our website: www.ruritania.co.uk/contact, where you can also find more Christmas stories (www.ruritania.co.uk/stories). We're also on

Episode 4: In which a magician (second class) gets an unpleasant awakening followed by an even more unpleasant visit from Santa ClausWhen a magician (second class) chooses to do Christmas duty in the City of London, it is because he's hoping for a nice, quiet , seasonal time not fo ancient magic to break loose, and the enchanted city to be filled with ghost, monsters, wonder and danger. Not on his watch. Not when he's going to have to deal with tall on his own. That would be an all too magical Christmas.An all too magical Christmas is a seasonal adventure story of magic, mayhem and mystery, told in 24 instalments. Written by Tobias Sturt and read aloud by Jon Millington. Featuring arrangements of the Russian Dance from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker by The Norman Leyden Orchestra and Spike Jones and his City Slickers, both sourced from the Internet Archive.You can get in touch with us through our website: www.ruritania.co.uk/contact, where you can also find more Christmas stories (www.ruritania.co.uk/stories). We'r

Episode 3: In which a magician (second class) discover who's been trolling him online (Spoiler: it's trolls)When a magician (second class) chooses to do Christmas duty in the City of London, it is because he's hoping for a nice, quiet , seasonal time not fo ancient magic to break loose, and the enchanted city to be filled with ghost, monsters, wonder and danger. Not on his watch. Not when he's going to have to deal with tall on his own. That would be an all too magical Christmas.An all too magical Christmas is a seasonal adventure story of magic, mayhem and mystery, told in 24 instalments. Written by Tobias Sturt and read aloud by Jon Millington. Featuring arrangements of the Russian Dance from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker by The Norman Leyden Orchestra and Spike Jones and his City Slickers, both sourced from the Internet Archive.You can get in touch with us through our website: www.ruritania.co.uk/contact, where you can also find more Christmas stories (www.ruritania.co.uk/stories). We're also on:Spotify (https:

Episode 2: In which a magician (second class) talks to the Bird Lady, who would rather be talking to pigeonsWhen a magician (second class) chooses to do Christmas duty in the City of London, it is because he's hoping for a nice, quiet , seasonal time not fo ancient magic to break loose, and the enchanted city to be filled with ghost, monsters, wonder and danger. Not on his watch. Not when he's going to have to deal with tall on his own. That would be an all too magical Christmas.An all too magical Christmas is a seasonal adventure story of magic, mayhem and mystery, told in 24 instalments. Written by Tobias Sturt and read aloud by Jon Millington. Featuring arrangements of the Russian Dance from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker by The Norman Leyden Orchestra and Spike Jones and his City Slickers, both sourced from the Internet Archive.You can get in touch with us through our website: www.ruritania.co.uk/contact, where you can also find more Christmas stories (www.ruritania.co.uk/stories). We're also on:Spotify (https:

Episode 1: In which a magician (second class) is mocked in the street by teenagers before being mocked at home by a clockwork robotWhen a magician (second class) chooses to do Christmas duty in the City of London, it's because he's hoping for a nice, quiet , seasonal time; not for ancient magic to break loose, and the enchanted city to be filled with ghosts, monsters, wonder and danger. Not on his watch. Not when he's going to have to deal with it all on his own. That would be an all too magical Christmas.An all too magical Christmas is a seasonal adventure story of magic, mayhem and mystery, told in 24 instalments. Written by Tobias Sturt and read aloud by Jon Millington. Featuring arrangements of the Russian Dance from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker by The Norman Leyden Orchestra and Spike Jones and his City Slickers, both sourced from the Internet Archive.You can get in touch with us through our website: www.ruritania.co.uk/contact, where you can also find more Christmas stories (www.ruritania.co.uk/stories). We

A story for Halloween, written in 2020Locked down on my own in the East End of London, spending my time walking, alone, around the deserted City, I started thinking about all the ghosts who must haunt the empty buildings, and how they must be getting lonely too.I started wondering how safe it might be to be the lone living person among all these dead. And then I began to think that perhaps I had done enough walking for one day and maybe I'd better go home.Go home and, as it turned out, start writing this storyThe music is 'Thinking Music' by Kevin MacLeod, from Incompetech:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4522-thinking-musicSound effects from Freesound (https://freesound.org/people/redskeli... klankbeeld, Mohammad Reza Mozaffari, samwd, ChazzRavenelle, craigsmith, Nakhas, winsx87Photos from Unsplash(https://unsplash.com/collections/7202...)Mark Hang Fung So, Michelen Studios, Anne Nygård, Alex Bierwagen, Charl Folscher,Jan Romero, Annie Spratt, Rumman Amin, Egor Myznik, Étienne Godiard, Daniel van den Be