Briefly Absent Books

A free illustrated sampler

The Five-Minute
Escape.

Retail humour. Wandering meeting thoughts. Quizzes and games. A little escape for your next break.

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Briefly Absent Books

The Five-Minute
Escape

Martin, in his work shirt, reading and daydreaming.

A small escape from the working day.

Two tastes from each book

A break with a bit of variety.

Customer Stereotypes

The Clue Dodger and The Manager Summoner. Ben and Sarah’s private thoughts, followed by the polite replies they somehow manage instead.

Long Boring Meetings

Growing aubergines in the ceiling and inventing a job as a room-vibe consultant. Two illustrated thoughts from Martin and Helen’s wandering day.

The “Five-Minute” Toilet Break

Your very own island and an unexpected duck at the door. Two complete comic personality quizzes, including every result.

Lunch Break Games

Paperclip Curling and Tearable Portraits. Two simple games with complete sample rules using everyday supplies.

Plus the busy Find Sarah warehouse search, with its answer on a later page.

Customer Stereotypes is coming first. The other books are forthcoming; these previews may be refined before publication. Each book stands alone.

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