Jerry was a jester who came from a long line of court jokers. His parents had raised him in the palace, and as a result, he knew exactly how essential each member of the royal staff was – like a machine that wouldn’t work without each well-oiled cog perfectly in place. So when the royal …
With all the talk of sewerage testing in the news recently, I started thinking about the plumbing in my own house. Perhaps the universe was listening to my thoughts! Last week, after my dog rolled around in the mud at the park, I brought her inside and gave her a warm, refreshing shower to make …
They arrived on the edge of Commercial Solar Systems the next morning, overlooking the magnificent solar farm from the top of the hill they’d hidden their car behind. Maphira took a long sip of her soft drink to finish it, crushed the can and tossed it down the hill, promising that she would put it …
On the morning of October 6th, Cosmo awoke to the startling feeling that something amazing was about to happen in his life. This was startling only because he had recently experienced a string of unfortunate events, which included losing his job as a sign spinner, getting kicked out of his tribe’s cave and spending all …
These roses are up to something. I can sense them plotting to escape this bunker and run out onto the streets, only for them to be consumed by the great fireball in the sky. I won’t let it happen. I simply won’t let them perish in such a horrible way. We’ll be safe in this …
Well, I just got to my new home in the quaint little town of Melbourne, where a bunch of crazy stuff has already happened. The other residents say that’s just what life is like here, so I better get used to it. They’re also taking bets about how long I’m going to last, whatever that …
Summer is my favourite season. Ever since I was a child, I’ve loved taking day trips to the beach with my family and getting ice cream in our car on the way back. There’s something about that memory of the wind on my face and sand in my hair that just can’t be beaten. So, …
You know, I thought being in a band would be cooler than this. When I pictured it, I was imagining some awesome tours, packed gigs, plenty of parties and just an overall great time. But you know what? Being in a band is mostly a whole lot of waiting around doing nothing. Sure, playing shows …
I love spending time with other elderly people. When my husband died a year ago, I stopped spending time with anyone. I was at home by myself for over a year. I didn’t spend my time doing anything either. I just watched TV all day and accepted that my life would never be the same …
For years I didn’t know what I wanted to do as a career. I’ve always been a competent public speaker and I have a huge love for fashion brands. After graduating high school I wasn’t entirely sure what degree to pick, so I picked a very vague Arts degree. I stepped out of university still …