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• Almost There - Just a Little Bit Further!

  

  What's this? Where are the short stories? I might hear you ask when this article pops up on your screen.Well, please let me explain. Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ch 10 - i Was Never Alone, Anyway

  The bus was coming. It was coming fast. Just a few more minutes and it would all be over. Em’s mother’s feet were positioned at the edge of the pavement, ready... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ch 9 - i Was Never Alone, Anyway

  “Oh no, please no.” I pushed back into the cool slab behind me. At the very top of the marble, an angel smiled down reassuring those that visited the grave... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ch 8 - i Was Never Alone, Anyway

  Doctor Matthew fidgeted outside the waiting room. He had done seen this many times before but had only done it a handful of times himself. He rehearsed what he... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ch 8 - i Was Never Alone, Anyway

  Doctor Matthew fidgeted outside the waiting room. He had done seen this many times before but had only done it a handful of times himself. He rehearsed what he... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ch 7 - i Was Never Alone, Anyway

  “How are we doing today? Eh? Feeling better?” Doctor Matthew brandished a clipboard with forced cheerfulness.“Hmph.” I grumbled testily. “Are those the results?... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ch 6 - i Was Never Alone, Anyway

  “Em? Are you awake? The doctor would like to explain a few things,” Mum spoke softly, her voice raw from crying as she tiptoed into my room. Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ch 5 - i Was Never Alone, Anyway

  “Where am I, Zac?” A handful of his shirt was crumpled tightly in my palm.“Still isolated. They took some scans last night when you were still sedated.” His han... Read more

  Posted on 01 March 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ch 4 - i Was Never Alone, Anyway

  “But…you died. I remember Mum telling me…how…how is this possible? How are you here?” I stammered shying away from his now empty hands.“Everything is possible,... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ch 3 - i Was Never Alone, Anyway

  Zac stood over my slumped form, his face partially hidden from view as I took in the thick crown of wavy brown hair from somewhere high above. Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ch 2 - i Was Never Alone, Anyway

  A jarring peal of laughter filled the small metal confines that I stood in. There was no point in looking around for the source as all I would see were a hundre... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ch 1 - i Was Never Alone, Anyway

  The fairground lights twinkled far below, I could see for miles. The cotton candy man at his stall, the clown that breathed fire and the wooden pier that... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ch 10 - Boys with Abayas

  Baby things. From Mamas and Papas. For a baby. Her baby. His baby…Ahmed’s baby. The realization sunk in slowly crippling Lina, her knees weakened and her... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ch 9 - Boys with Abayas

  The fuzzy warmth still lingered deep within Lina’s belly. She stretched as a slow smile spread across her lips bringing back welcoming memories of the evening... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ch 8 - Boys with Abayas

  “Doctor Murali is ready for you,” Lina smiled at the waiting patient and gestured for her to follow.Resignedly she returned to her desk, plunking down to watch... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ch 7 - Boys with Abayas

  They were on the road again, sirens blazed behind them. Lina squeezed Ahmed’s waist as another car careened out of the Yamaha’s way. He didn’t protest, it was... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ch 6 - Boys with Abayas

  The wind was like glass through her open visor, pricking her cheeks with icy needles. Cold tears streamed down Lina’s cheeks but she didn’t care. She was on a... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ch 5 - Boys with Abayas

  “So what seems to be the problem?” Ahmed’s low husky drawl sent prickles of pleasure shooting down Lina’s spine. Her stomach churned, she knew what the problem... Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2012 CREATIVITY, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ch 4 - BOYS WITH ABAYAS

  “What are you doing here?” Lina screeched in a panicked whisper. If the authorities caught them… she dreaded to think what would happen to next. Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2012 CREATIVITY, DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ch 3 - Boys with Abayas

  She knew they had to stop, any of the staff could walk in to retrieve patient files. Just when the thought entered her mind, the door gave a hefty push from... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION