By Martin Smith. Bea Beeson knocked but once upon the office door And awaited the call from the commander of her corps. ‘Enter,’ a stern voice barked from within, And Bea squared her shoulders and raised her chin. With a … Continued
By Martin Smith. There once was a little lamb called Larry, who lived a lambhood full of fun and frivolity. When he came of age and became Smith the Sheep, his parents took him aside and warned him it was … Continued
By Martin Smith. There was once a woman unlucky in love. For years she searched for the perfect man, a Prince Charming with whom to share her life. She tried online dates, coffee dates, wine bar dates, dinner dates, impromptu … Continued
by Anna Meehan. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Anna is a 7yo who loves to write fabulous fiction. Anna also loves to read books and her favourite authors are Tui T Sutherland and Kazu Kibuishi.
By Claudia Collins. A Wedding in a Small Country Town Part 3: Lost Left Shoe ‘I can’t find my left shoe. Is this a sign that I’m making a mistake? Maybe I shouldn’t marry Joey after all,’ Hilary burst into … Continued
By Claudia Collins. A Wedding in a Small Country Town Part 3: Puffy Pink Sleeves Bronwyn’s father and her stepmother had taken her on a trip to the UK and Europe to celebrate her getting her HSC. It had also … Continued
By Claudia Collins. A Wedding in a Small Country Town Part 2: Nylon Floral Dress Maureen was seated at the kitchen table enjoying a glass of wine when she heard a car on the gravel driveway. She knew from the … Continued
By Claudia Collins. A Wedding in a Small Country Town Part 1: Black Suit, Black Tie I drape my suit in its plastic cover over my overnight bag and the headrest of the aisle seat before taking the window seat … Continued
by Jenny Macaulay. They were sitting at a table near the window where Bev absent-mindedly watched the morning sun inch its way up the salt and pepper shakers. She opened her free Woolworths’ recipe magazine while Margery checked her makeup … Continued
By Judy Rankin. Sometimes fact can be stranger than fiction… 1 October Had a dream about Bruce last night. He hasn’t died has he? Oh dear. Not that I know of. Maybe you should send him a message and make … Continued