In Fellowship of Timber, the first instalment of the Lord of the Timber trilogy, the peaceful realm of Cheltenhamshire is introduced as a land where woodworking is a cherished art and livelihood. Tomlin Oakenshield is a young woodworker who stumbles upon the last piece of Sacred Timber in a hardware store near Cheltenham. Meanwhile, the …
In medieval Melbourne, a spirited hamlet nestled among lush greenery, young blacksmith Henry Steelheart was renowned for crafting the strongest blades and shields. One fateful day, while exploring the deep mines near Frankston, Henry stumbled upon an ancient ore, unlike anything he had ever seen. It shimmered with an ethereal light, and the air around …
After their previous adventure, Marty McDrive and Doc Tray couldn’t help but wonder what the future held for ute trays and aluminium canopies. With a whirl of gears and a blaze of light, they set the time-travelling ute to a date fifty years into the future. The moment they arrived, they were astounded by the …
John Coolman, a retired special agent living in a serene neighbourhood in Canberra, was always a fan of tranquillity and a cool breeze. That fateful morning, as he sipped his iced tea, he was content. His trusty air conditioner hummed in the background, protecting him from the scorching heat outside. There was no way he …
As the Rebel Mechanical Alliance’s convoy approached Adelaide, Lucky, Ben and Han devised their daring rescue plan. With the knowledge that the Dark Vehicle Inspector’s superweapon was hidden within a car workshop, they knew they had to act swiftly and stealthily. “We need to find Leah and disarm the weapon,” Ben stated, his voice firm. …
As Lucky and Ben raced back to Lucky’s workshop on their bikes, the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden glow over the fields of Queensland. They chatted animatedly about the message from Leah Gearside and what it could mean. But as they turned the corner towards Lucky’s workshop, their hearts sank. The workshop …
The day has finally arrived! After nearly ten years of diligent budgeting and making do with meagre meals, my wife and I are embarking on the journey of building our new home. The birth of our son made it clear that our tiny house with just two bedrooms was no longer sufficient. Working from home …
As I awaited the arrival of my food, I found myself in front of the television, aimlessly flicking through channels. Eventually, I stumbled upon a documentary focused on arm surgeries. Despite its specific topic, I decided to settle down and watch it, as there was nothing else capturing my interest at the moment. The documentary …
Passing my driver’s license test was undeniably one of the most exhilarating moments of my life. It may sound trivial, but the newfound sense of freedom is truly unparalleled. I relish the ability to go wherever and whenever I please, liberating myself from the unreliable tram schedules that never seem to align with my plans. …
Last night, I found myself in a rather embarrassing situation. While attempting to replace a kitchen lightbulb, I unexpectedly lost my balance on the mini-ladder and tumbled to the floor. It was a humbling realisation that my sense of equilibrium wasn’t as reliable as I had assumed. Despite my fall, the lightbulb miraculously remained intact …