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The Night Stalkers Journal (Optional Costume –Ghosts, Vampires etc)
A journal has been found in the cellars of Killinton Hall. It apparently details the chilling account of one man’s hunt for a Vampire. Written many years ago the find has caused a lot of excitement. Kelvin Smith a noted parapsychologist is the guest of honour tonight at a special dinner of paranormal investigators where no doubt the main topic of discussion will be the journal. Should Kelvin be careful of what he says and who he speaks to? What are the causes of the mysterious deaths at Killinton Hall?
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The Award Winners (Optional Costume – Black Tie / Ball Gowns)
And the winner is...
Whose name is inside the Golden Envelope this year?
Will it be Alison Mcfee whose debut film has caused such a stir? Or perhaps A list celebrity Naomi Piper? Whoever it is you can be certain that somebody will bear a grudge behind those false smiles of sincerity.
Would you kill to ensure your name is on the famous golden statuette?
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Out with the Old (Optional Costume – New Year Party)
Tonight, it is New Year’s Eve 1999. Martin McDonald is hosting a fabulous NYE party. It’s been an incredibly busy year for his company – Techsol. Everybody has required software upgrades to combat the Y2K bug which has meant that 1999 has been the company’s most profitable year to date. Will the celebrations last well in to the new millennium or are somebody's days numbered?
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Sing When Your Sinning (Optional Costume –1920s)
It is 1926. Mable Cartwright is a spinster living in the small village of Killinton, and she often encounters and investigates unusual crimes, much to the annoyance of the local constabulary. She is here for tonight’s church fundraising party and has really been looking forward to it. However, the event turns out not be the success that she prays for as disturbing news of a death is received from the St. Cuthbert’s. Can she, with the help of the guests and the police, solve this most unholy of murders?
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Cupids Arrow (Optional Costume –Standard party Wear)
Cupid’s Arrow Introduction Agency is the brainchild of retired couple Robert and Marion Cole and is run by their daughter-in-law Scarlet. It was a retirement idea born from the fact that Robert and Marion were originally introduced through an introduction agency and they have enjoyed a long and happy marriage. But is the Agency all that it professes to be? Or does it hide sinister secrets?
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The Retirement Party (Optional Costume – Standard Party Wear)
Join Thomas Quentin as he retires as accounts manager from Carnell Hydroware. But is Thomas happy to retire or has he been forced out? Who wants his job enough to commit murder?
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Murder on the Dance Floor (Optional Costume – Black Tie / Sparkly Dress)
Style TV, is new to the UK. Owned by Australian media magnate Greg Copeland, the TV company is set to go head to head in an all out war with BBC's 'Strictly' this year. Their new dance show, 'Step Up & Dance' promises to be big & brash. Fronted by TV host Sam Delaney, the show will have notorious musical star P.J. McQueen as lead judge, who makes Craig Revel Norwood seem like a pussycat!! Tonight will be an opportunity for one lucky person to join the show.
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The Marriage of Vanessa (Optional Costume – 1940s)
Vanessa Tobin lost her husband Gary during the war, but it is now 1946 and the war has been over for several months. Has she really found true love in the dashing hero Captain Samuel Hill? We have all been invited to the wedding reception to celebrate with her but who may be jealous of this match and who has been telling terrible lies?
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The After Show Party (Optional Costume – Black Tie / Ball Gowns)
Having all been interviewed on the infamous Jenny James Show that morning, light-hearted teasing turns to full-blown arguments as interviewees condone each other’s’ behaviour. But when one of them ends up dead, there’s a more serious matter to be discussed – one not suitable for the likes of day-time television. Time to call in the detectives!
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Back Behind Bars (Optional Costume – Standard Party Wear)
John Taylor is currently serving time for the murder of his brother Nathan, a crime which John has always denied. Today he has been allowed out on a special licence to marry his fiancée Charlotte Jennings, and you are invited to the reception. Charlotte has always stood by John waiting for him to finish his sentence. She is also working hard at the fight to clear his name. But if John didn’t kill Nathan, who did?
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Catherine’s Wheel (Optional Costume – Standard Party Wear)
Catherine Emerson is a pyrotechnician. She has ambitions of winning the International Fireworks world championships but has yet to qualify. This year she has high hopes of a good result, despite her failures in recent years. Tonight is the pre-qualification event dinner and excitement will be building. But did someone sabotage Catherine's attempts last year? Who is the new mystery entrant? And would somebody kill to ensure success?
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Murder Under the Mistletoe (Optional Costume – Christmas Party Wear)
It is Christmas in 1899 and the Prime Minister, Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, is hosting a lavish party. Spirits are high at the turn of the century, commerce and politics are doing well. It is also 7 years since the infamous Jack the Ripper was last active. But is everyone who they say they are? And has the Ripper really finished his work?
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