As the door to the tattoo parlour swung shut behind Jack, a heady mix of inks, disinfectant, and anticipation filled his lungs. An array of framed designs adorned the walls, their vibrant colours serving as a stark contrast to his fears. “Are you ready, mate?” asked Dex, the professional tattooist based near the Brisbane CBD …
Dear esteemed Financial Committee, You will have no doubt heard of the unfortunate incidents that unfolded during our recent thematic paintball war. While our institution, PebbleCreek Community College, has a well-earned reputation for imaginative learning methods, it is perhaps fair to say that last week’s Medieval Castle War took things a touch too far. Or …
Transcript of voice memo, dated 6th June 2024: I write this final entry from the heart of my fortress, my stronghold – my renovated bathroom. The transformation is complete. Every tile, every fixture, every inch of this room, now serves as a testament to my vision and, perhaps, my madness. This space, a masterpiece crafted …
Transcript of voice memo, dated 15th July 2023: They call me eccentric. They label my actions as the whims of a madman with too much money. But this… this isn’t madness. This is foresight. This is Harold, dictating my vision for what will be my crowning achievement. A sanctuary amidst turmoil. A testament to survival …
As our peculiar talent show rumbles on, the stage is once again abuzz with activity. Contestants are practising, props are being arranged, and… wait a minute… is that our non-living contestant being tended to? Yes, the ute, the most unexpected star of our show, is getting a makeover of sorts. The audacity of it all! …
Hey, it’s me again, Bob from Bayside Burgers. If you thought that trying to squeeze a table tennis table into our modest living space was an adventure, hold onto your spatulas. The kids – T, G and L – decided that we needed a trampoline. Yes, you read that right. A backyard trampoline. Now, the …
In the heart of summer, as the unforgiving Australian sun-scorched Canberra, I found myself questioning my life decisions. Namely, choosing to study Astrophysics while living in a share house with no air conditioning. It felt like an ironic twist of fate, studying the very star responsible for our current misery. Our house, fondly called the …
In the heart of Adelaide, the library was abuzz with the whispers of pages turning. Alex, with his curly hair and glasses sliding down his nose, was immersed in the tech section. His wheelchair was surrounded by piles of books. As he reached out for another book, he accidentally knocked over a dusty comic titled …
With the first rays of the sun, Elara found herself in yet another version of the town, now named Kew. Today she knew exactly where to go. The Victorian house stood there as if waiting for her. This time, when she opened the gate, a gentle breeze caressed her face. It almost felt like the …
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 …