This week I went to see the people who are building my boat. They are all very nice and professional, and they don’t treat me differently because I’m a young person. They understand my ambition to become a sailor and are interested in helping me do that. I didn’t tell them about my quest to …
Two hours later, Iris found herself outside Balustrades for You, the most popular balustrade business in New Melbourne. She stood at the door for a time, invisible once again, waiting for somebody to enter the building. It wasn’t long before a customer opened the door and Iris was able to slip in beside them. She …
Reginald relaxed into bed after a hard day at work, his belly full of the cheese and seed biscuits that he had made earlier. He had spent his evening regaling the day’s tales to his wife, who had many stories of her own to tell. She worked on the surface, which was a place that …
I honestly long for the day when we don’t have to worry about utilities. So internet will be a right enshrined in the constitution, and taking it away will be akin to making someone into a indentured slave. Electricity will be the same, to the point where you never, EVER think about it. It just …
Today I read a book about the most common medical procedures. I don’t really know why I picked it up, but it was on the shelf of this restaurant I went to, and since I was waiting for my friend to arrive I thought it would be a good way to pass the time. I …
Across the room, in one of the picture frames that lined the walls, something was moving. I squinted and stepped closer. The frame displayed a black and white beach landscape, complete with palm trees and a circular setting sun. At first glance, it seemed like just a normal tattoo design. But at the front and …
‘I can’t believe this!’ my wife squealed, jumping up and down like an excited puppy. ‘Can you believe it?’ ‘I literally can’t believe it,’ I responded, firmly on autopilot as I closed the door behind us. I swept my eyes across our new, grand entranceway, with its high ceilings and a split staircase that wrapped …
‘Who are you, kind sir?’ I asked cautiously, approaching the hooded man who stood next to my steed. His cloak was old and tattered, covered in holes and loose stitching – except for his cowl, which had been maintained meticulously so that only shadow touched his features. ‘Me?’ he asked. His whole body began to …
‘If one more tram dings that stupid flipping bell at me..’ my mother uncharacteristically growled to herself, the steering wheel creaking under her iron grip. ‘Why don’t you turn into Prahran then?’ my father asked, curtly. ‘Dear,’ he quickly added, as soon as he realised the tone he’d let slip out. ‘I can’t make a …
I am a famous marathon runner. You’ve probably heard my name before, even if you’ve never seen my face. I’ve competed at multiple Olympics, and won several gold medals. I’ve also competed in other long-distance competition events, such as the Iron Man challenge and shorter distance events in multiple cities and towns. Broadly speaking, I …