Tara screamed when she saw the red and white rubbish truck barrel through the intersection. She was still screaming when she woke to bright lights and pain. Even through the pain, she was aware of her new location. The hospital was a low murmur of voices and humming machines. Someone was crying. Someone else was … Continue reading Walter’s Gift
Sparkles
Sparkles The shop was small, dimly lit, and crammed with junk. Dee sneezed. The dust was disgusting. So was the old man sitting behind the counter. Dee hated this place. She was only here because the rent was due and there was no money. Once again, she had been sent to Mr Barton’s pawn shop … Continue reading Sparkles
Glued
Glued! Kaylee opened the back door gingerly. She hoped she would be able to sneak through the house to her bedroom without being seen. “Show me what happened.” Mum was waiting by the kitchen sink. “Nothing.” Kaylee whined. Tears filled her eyes as she denied her disgrace. “Don’t talk to me like that.” Mum ordered, … Continue reading Glued
A Magical Meeting
It was a safe, peaceful place for Shandy, the elderly, golden Labrador, to snuffle around in. The dog loved the wild smells of the damp earth, the insects scuttling about and the tiny birds that fed on the insects. She would find contentment in gentle exercise while checking all the scents. Once, not too many … Continue reading A Magical Meeting
Finishing Family Business
“It’s so cold,” I whispered the words aloud, although I knew no one would hear. My gregarious sister, Renee, was too busy chatting with her friend to be paying me any attention. Renee was raving about the ‘totally awesome’ decor of the room Anna had invited us into. I felt like I had walked into … Continue reading Finishing Family Business
In the Ashes
The moisture sliding down her cheeks made Drala’s face itchy. She rubbed her eyes but noticed grit on her fingers. Fear of scratching her eyeballs forced her to keep her hands away. She growled at the stupid tears. She needed to see where she was going but her eyes kept blurring. Then she sneezed. She … Continue reading In the Ashes
The Crazy Brookstick Ride
“I’m going to kill you!” Francie yelled. She knew her threat would not reach her brother’s ears. He was too far away. Even if he did hear her, he would recognise the untruth. But she really did want to punish him somehow. She looked down at the distant green that was the ground. “That is, … Continue reading The Crazy Brookstick Ride
Gull Guides
The screech from above was the only warning I got. A second later something small but hard hit my head and bounced off. I was grateful the offering had not gone splat through my hair, but I rubbed the point of impact. The object which dropped on me now lay about a metre away to … Continue reading Gull Guides
A Moment of Infinite Possibilities
Yesterday I saw the Celestial Mountain. Today, my friend saw dragon tracks on the beach. Were they real? At the exact moment of seeing these things, yes, they were completely real. That was how we interpreted what was in front of us before our logical intellects kicked in. The mountain was physically a cloud on … Continue reading A Moment of Infinite Possibilities
Tinka’s Art
Tinka Taylor crumpled the sheet of paper into a misshapen ball. The letter in her hand spelt the end to her grand dream. The bank was refusing to lend her the money she needed to save her cottage. Still clutching the objectional letter, Tinka walked outside into the chilly but bright day. She knew better … Continue reading Tinka’s Art
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