Operation Little Man No More was a go. The scouting party had come back with great news; the tiny devils that had been plaguing the Ivory Skull for months now were camped only a few miles out from the northern gate of New Hobart. Fortunately, that meant that they would be able to reach that …
Julie was asleep in the seat next to me as I took the wheel for the night portion of this drive – we had a lot of ground to cover to make up for the previous day’s misadventure. The rental car had a funky disinfectant smell that kept making my nose curl. I leant down …
With the heist looming on the horizon, Amira’s heart began thumping in time with her ticking wristwatch. If they managed to breach the palace walls and steal the seed compendium, Amira’s share of the spoils would be enough to change everything, to finally give her village the life it deserved. They could grow plants at …
It’s that time of year again: Christmas. I’ve got so many things to do. Because I’ve been so social this year, I have met dozens of new people whom I now consider to be my friend. However, because we only met recently, there’s always that awkward question of, “Should I buy them Christmas gifts?” I …
It’s Christmas time, and you know what that means? Christmas decorations! There’s nothing I love more than seeing people deck out their houses and businesses for the holiday season. I adore travelling around my area to see if I can spot someone who’s made an effort to decorate their front garden or walls. Watching the …
I spend a lot of time at the beach. It’s hard not to, when you live in Australia, considering the fact that there are beaches all around us. I live right near the beach, so even in winter you can find me walking along the sand, or sitting on a seat on the boardwalk to …
I turned sixteen a couple of months ago, which means I am now learning to drive! My school took us to a special driving school last week, which was basically a huge field that had been converted into a system of mini roads. After taking the online learner’s test and posing for my licence photo, …
I’ve never won anything in my life. Sports competitions? My team always came last. Raffles? It’s like someone must have thrown away the little slips of paper containing my name. Not even a measly academic award. Nothing. I was, therefore, more surprised than anybody when, after entering a random kitchen renovation competition I saw in …
Charlie threw open the doors to Fred Bentleigh’s office. The man bolted upright, instantly alert as if she hadn’t just caught him napping at his desk. He wore a crisp suit, befitting a man of his lofty position. It was the loftiest position, she supposed, now that he was the boss. “Charlie!” he said, standing. …
Rylee wasn’t sure she’d even make it through the glass factory alive. As she saw the challenge ahead, she wondered whether this was a good idea. Was it really worth finding out the truth about Cole’s family home? Of course, it was. She had to know, otherwise, this would eat away at her forever. How …