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Travelling Shovel Of Death

Some say it thirsts for blood; others say it is an innocent implement forced to do the bidding of murderous fiends. A disturbingly recurrent murder weapon, the Travelling Shovel Of Death appears in multiple different mediums (Usually novels), wherin it is featured murdering an innocent victim.
Henry knew his street well, but he didn't like it. The parameters stretched; the shadows hid secrets; the wind, ever restless, tossed the cloaks of strangers who glared from street corners. But he was sure in his safety. He knew the number of steps to his doorway. He knew where to lift his feet a little higher to avoid tripping on sidewalk cracks hidden in the dark. He knew who to avoid - at least he thought he did, in his naiveté.

A cat was waiting on his doorstep, that night. Dark, soft fur, long legs and a thrumming purr, yellow eyes glinting with reflections of far-off streetlights.

It smiled, sharp, glistening teeth ever white against the shadow of its fur.

In 42 years, Henry had never once seen a cat smile. Perhaps a trick of the light, or an illusion, he thought. Or maybe not. He knelt, looking the cat in the eyes.

It smiled at him, wider.

Wider.

A shadow moved; soft leather brushed against carpet, and a coat loosened its folds. "You're drunk again," said the voice. "Do you know, Henry, how much I dislike drunks?"

The cat hadn't moved; Henry glanced to the side, and caught a glance of soft brown shoes.

"Mr Woon," he slurred. "Ian. Mate. I just..."

He stopped.

Mr Woon smiled at him; a slow, langorious smile, not unlike that of his cat.

Then slowly, deliberately, he rested the shovel's tip on Henry's neck.

"I dislike drunks very much, Henry," he whispered.

Then he put his foot on the travelling shovel of death, and pushed down.
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Someone who travels extensively, either in the USA or abroad.
Josh was a Bigtime traveller, he often travelled between Texas & many other places.
traveller by Starchylde June 15, 2016

Belize Traveller One Barrel Rum 

The best fucking rum on the face of the planet. It blows Captain Morgan right out of the Fucking Water

Travellers Marrow 

Whilst travelling by motorised transport, vibrations felt may cause male passengers to develop an erection.
"....The car journey was taking forever but luckily Alex had developed somewhat of a Travellers Marrow to entertain him ...."

"....The rest of the coach passengers gasped in awe at the Travellers Marrow, the sleeping Alex was sporting...."
Travellers Marrow by KingKempo February 11, 2010
Combing travel and revel hence
verb to indulge in boisterous revelry whilst going from one place to another.
noun merry making on the move.
It is more fun to trevel than to arrive
trevel by Doug Pinch October 13, 2003

Beat travelling

(1) The activity you are doing when you realize that somewhere (away) great music is played and you go there (the one who 'beat travelled' and has found the music will often dance with all his travel gear with him). (2) Looking for the (music) beat. (3) Travel around the country/the world to find the greatest music (beats).
Man 1: "Yo man, where ya lookin' for?"
Man 2: "I'm lookin' for the music. I'm beat travelling!"
Beat travelling by ThomDidymus December 18, 2011
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