Her hand chokes the blood flow out of mine as she begs for it to stop, but it's too late. The pain echoing in her desperate cries reverberates through my thick skin, pricking up its every hair in sheer terror. This is, I acknowledge, my fault, but now also out of my control. As the … Continue reading Breathe – 100-word micro fiction story
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Crocs and psilocybin: a romance – short story
I first met R up in Broome at a party in our campground where cocktails and other mood enhancers were being thrown around freely. This was the peak of the season up there, with still warm nights and warmer days under the sweltering sun, always marked by a thin layer of fine, red dust. The … Continue reading Crocs and psilocybin: a romance – short story
Coriolis waves and spirals – creative non-fiction piece on the rental market & cost of living
The first wave came from over East, after that notorious virus shone a light on the benefits of living in the most isolated city in the world, on how good we had it here. People from outer state who would usually travel abroad had no choice but to explore their own backyard – quite a … Continue reading Coriolis waves and spirals – creative non-fiction piece on the rental market & cost of living
‘Father’s shoes’, ‘The swing’ and ‘Night warden’ get selected for publication
I am happy to announce my short story titled 'Night Warden' will be featured in the inaugural issue of 'the little journal'! Adding this awesome news to the fact that my poem will be featured in Paddler Press and my short story will be published in Meniscus Literary Journal later this year, gives me that … Continue reading ‘Father’s shoes’, ‘The swing’ and ‘Night warden’ get selected for publication
Mood and golf swings – a short story
Antonio was a good-looking guy, and he knew it. Everyone in his close circle knew so as well since he kept on reminding you several times throughout random, unrelated conversations. When someone complimented him on his outfit or freshly shaved head, he would ask: ‘Have you ever seen a more stylish guy than me?’ with … Continue reading Mood and golf swings – a short story
The rise and fall of the fat PT – Flash fiction
The fat personal trainer was a walking contradiction. He lived a happy life of plenty in a world of endless self-improvement, and his simple lack of wanting for much more in life was something that many ambitious people around the world would kill for. His work days consisted in instructing people on what and how … Continue reading The rise and fall of the fat PT – Flash fiction
First day of summer – 500-word flash fiction (written on a park bench in Milan)
First day of summer The loud engine of a performance motorbike woes past like a rocket and I am brought back to the wooden bench in the middle of Viktoriapark. First day of summer. I pick up my empty bottle and resume the endless trek around the streets of Berlin. I live a most simple … Continue reading First day of summer – 500-word flash fiction (written on a park bench in Milan)
The swing – a short story
The roar of airplane engines complimented the mid-morning busyness of the most remote city in the world. A blinding summer’s day sun shone through the family’s SUV tinted windows. The hum of the V8 in the Land Cruiser reverberated in mechanic synchrony as its off-road tires attacked the curb of Perth’s airport kiss and fly … Continue reading The swing – a short story
Vicious circle – a short story
The smell of fresh coffee fills the ampleness of the local community centre. Its bland, beige-painted brick walls are covered by different textures of children’s artwork – bright futures expressed on thin paper stuck to the wall by pieces of old Bostik. The comforting sound of an industrial fan contrasts with the faint snoring of … Continue reading Vicious circle – a short story
‘Having kittens’ – John Kinsella’s short story review
John Kinsella's 'Having kittens' short story review.
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