"Don't move”. You could tell William was terrified. He could hear the gun being cocked as the man spoke those ominous words. He stood stock still. Sweat started beading profusely on his brow and dripping in long serpentine rivulets down his face. "Should I run"? Will figured he was dead meat if he did. "Was … Continue reading Target Practice
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Table for 6
"Stop stuffing your face. There's plenty to go around". But as I said it I had to laugh. It was like it hadn't occurred to him that his table etiquette wasn't quite up to speed. That startled look was to die for. Poor bloke was like a fish out of water. You could almost see the penny … Continue reading Table for 6
Rescue the Dog
"What are you doing? Come on Ben stop being a dag. Get your butt up here". Sasha puts one foot in front of the other as she balances on a narrow ledge. "Man don’t call me that, says Ben. I cop enough flack from the kids at school Sasha without you having a go". Sasha Sasha … Continue reading Rescue the Dog
Horse Lover
"Everybody's working for the weekend", I think to myself as I put all the equipment away. "One more hour then home to my horses". Up the freeway and over the bridge. The city gives way to country. It's like two different worlds. Street lights disappear and stars dust the sky in all their splendor. The bush … Continue reading Horse Lover
Inspired by Movies
How much does it take before inspiration becomes creation. Forget procrastination. Here's a few movies about writers to get your imagination fired up. They have one thing in common, France. Midnight in Paris, Love Actually, and Julie and Julia. Come on writers. International travel is back. I'll book the tickets if you grab a cottage … Continue reading Inspired by Movies
Paint Fumes
You played Candy Crush waiting for the paint to dry. It said low fumes. The smell is so strong it tosses the room around in your head like a Cubist painting. Your lungs are bursting. Open the door. Breathe. I love renovating. You get to compromise with your partner. You know they may not have … Continue reading Paint Fumes
The Minibreak
It's the start of the week on a dreary old night. They say it is summer but she wonders if it is if the weather is anything to go by. She snuggles under her doona dreaming of her next minibreak and then realises...Oh crap I haven't booked the accommodation yet! Leaving things to the last … Continue reading The Minibreak
Dezzies Place 