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It happened again. Aara woke up shrieking and crying inconsolably in the midnight. Her mother Zara took her into her arms and spoke soothing words, consoling her and rocked her to sleep once more. After Aara’s eyelids dropped, Zara covered …

Clickety-clack. I can barely hear it over the squealing in my ears. Clickety-clack-clack. But I can see it: a twisted metal snail lurching into the station. It heaves and gives out in front of me, and as the train’s doors …

Johanna was indulging in a lovely memory of a warm summer’s day when her thoughts were interrupted by a drawing being thrust in her face. “Mama, look,” said Shelly, wiping a bubble of snot onto her sleeve.  Her mother scowled …

For some people, rain is refreshing. For others it’s annoying, or cold, or wet, or fun. For him, rain was refreshing if he wanted a quick exit from this world. It was annoying when it dropped on his fields. It …

The jeep shuddered and bounced over rocks and sand, filling the air with choking red dust. The cars ahead of her shimmered in the hot sun, sweat beading across her brow and her shirt cling closely to her skin. Sharon …

‘They deserve what they get.’ 54 Likes -Like – Comment ‘Why do we care about foreign casualties when we have our own problems at home.’ 132 Likes- Like – Comment ‘They are just animals anyway’ 73 Likes – Like – …

I saw my first Angel when I was little, about a year ago. I was six. There were fireworks in the clouds one night, far, far away. I only got to see fireworks once before then, when my Da’ took …

Vaughn, without even a glimpse, tossed the PDA to Gabriela. “Only a few today but need to pick up something at Athena Industries.” He pointed to the small purple patch on her face. “You alright? Maybe you should put some …

A fact I learnt very early on is that people are all made of different things. Some have solid bodies of steel, others walk around in a natural gleaming skin of twenty-four carat gold. There are those made of just …

The nice thing about the new fridge is that she didn’t need to open it up to figure out what she wanted. The clear doors made things much easier, and was energy efficient, too. The main problem was that Charlie …

It was there when she got home, the blood red envelope, with its wax seal. She’d always thought it was dramatic. Why not just send a fax. Rubbing her bald head she cracked the envelope and read through her latest …

<< WINNER >>   Cherilly’s World was in deep trouble. An asteroid was lining up for a direct hit close to the heart of the world. If the humans clinging to this planetary outpost weren’t annihilated in the moment of …

The cute blond chick was walking alone. It was only six o’clock but it was dark enough. Brad stalked her, although not too closely. She turned left at the next street, glanced behind her and saw him but it didn’t …

She walks as if she is a proud flag billowing out and splayed across the wind, unseen in the alleyway as she stares over the edge of the purple bandana on her face. Tugging at the teal hood on the …

I hate America. A country of infidels desecrating all that I love. As I walk past the earth scarred by their false righteousness, I am reminded of the necessity of faith. All roads to lead Mecca. Hanan chuckled as she …

The wedding guests fill the house and spill out into the courtyard, bright splashes of colour against the sun baked ground. Aisha’s uncle glances up, spotting the inevitable watching presence hovering above the courtyard. “Hurry, hurry,” he urges. He is …

  Leeza, an old woman is talking to CoraLee, her great niece. Leeza: …I saw his face again last night. He was terrified. Terrified of what he was about to do and terrified that he might not have the courage …

1. EXT. BACKYARD – DAY A hand GENTLY LIFTS a few GREEN LEAVES. Pull back and it is a white male, aged 22, INSPECTING a small OLIVE TREE in the backyard. This is SIMON PHIFER. Behind him is the HOUSE …