Marlowe, now an involuntary oven-on-legs, strolled the streets of Melbourne. Pedestrians gave him a wide berth, knowing a misplaced elbow could mean first-degree burns. Birds overhead, spotting a potential roosting spot, thought better of it upon nearing. Winter or summer, Marlowe now always shone with a sunny disposition. Quite literally. Amidst his blazing trail, he …
The case had landed on my desk like any other; a string of art thefts in Melbourne that had the local galleries shaking in their boots. The latest heist had taken place in Toorak. A gold-flecked Monet, gone. Swiped right under their noses. I packed up my kit and headed to the gallery, the echoes …
Dear Heating Guild, Since my infiltration into the icy heart of the Air Conditioning Guild, I have been enveloped by an unusual, chilling world, a stark contrast to our warm and cosy Heating Guild. Yet, it’s the latest revelation that freezes my heart: they’re developing a brand new system, a marvel that blends the chill …
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 …
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 …