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Volunteer writer for the Pavement in London

Optimism/rejection
Chris Sampson February 01 2026

On the problem of public perception, political choices and the stigma and hypocrisy rife in our society. Words by Chris Sampson 

“Actually,” you tell friends, “It’s the drugs I feel sorry for: they’re smuggled into Britain up one arsehole, and then snorted ...

A load of bother
Chris Sampson December 01 2025

Time-travelling detective O’Haggis embarks on a trip to the near future, where totalitarianism and pre-loved orgasms for sale mark a troubled era. Story by Chris Sampson 

Disclaimer: Any similarities to any near future that Britain may experience are purely coincidental. We hope!“Roll up! Roll up! ...

Adventures in poverty
Chris Sampson October 01 2025

In a parallel universe, a scientist has taken the poor people on earth to a new dimension to start afresh. How would the two dimensions get on? By Chris Sampson

The United States military is rumoured to have spent millions of dollars trying to develop an invisibility cloak, the better to ...

Queen Victoria's voice
Chris Sampson August 01 2025

How did Queen Victoria really sound? Our intrepid time-traveller O’Haggis investigates.

RECAP: Longtime readers of the Pavement will be familiar with O’Haggis, the time-travelling super sleuth with a knack for gettin...

Prince Philip: UFO hunter
Chris Sampson May 01 2025

Another O’Haggis misadventure of royal intrigue. From the mind of Chris Sampson, who doesn’t expect a knighthood anytime soon

Catch-upO’Haggis is a time-travelling sleuth working for the Chronology Preservation™ Agency, an organisation tasked with tidyin...

Time on fire
Chris Sampson April 01 2025

A time-bending story from the world of O’Haggis, the time-travelling super sleuth. From the mind of Chris Sampson

O'Who?This story is the latest installment of the adventures of O’Haggis, a detective with time-travelling abilities. Last issue...

The white stripe
Chris Sampson February 01 2025

Another time-bendingly absurd adventure from the equally absurd mind of Chris Sampson

NB: Trying to make sense of the plot may cause brain damage, so just enjoy the ride...“You may not like it now but you will/The ...

The Lip Service
Chris Sampson December 01 2024

A new story from the Pavement’s resident satirist, starring a freelance accent named ‘The Tone’. By Chris Sampson

“I shited and shited but couldn’t be hard!”“Well,” I thought, “there’s something you don’t hear everyday…”My name is The Tone. I...

Doing time, part III
Chris Sampson October 01 2024

In this final instalment of time-travelling sleuth McHaggis, our imprisoned protagonist continues to argue with his fellow prisoners, each itching to escape. Screenplay by Chris Sampson.

Previously: McHaggis was imprisoned due to new laws enabling the police to arrest anyone who “looks like they’ve slept rough” an...

Doing time, part II
Chris Sampson August 01 2024

Time traveller McHaggis is serving time, arrested under draconian laws. As he plots an escape, he bickers with fellow inmates and struggles with prison guards.
Screenplay by Chris Sampson

Previously: McHaggis was imprisoned due to new laws enabling the police to arrest anyone who “looks like they’ve slept rough” an...

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