Part One of a two-part short story. Time to end the farce. Gravan was about to explode. He fought to control the snort of derision, steeled himself, closed his eyes, opened his mouth. “I have to leave early, Dr Pastor.” The university’s most senior psychologist stiffened more, if possible. Her unfocussed gaze wobbled. She’d never … Continue reading A Voided History
Month: October 2022
The Trail
A short moment, whether a lost memory or a story - unknown. The Heysen Trail. I suppose in some ways it's a trail of pilgrimage. Maybe similar to those other pilgrimage trails in the Northern Hemisphere. Similar, but not the same. There are no way-stations, no regularly-spaced towns, no flowing rivers or rest stops to … Continue reading The Trail
Adventuring We Will Go
A short story, a dream ... Dreams of travel, exotic fare, women, wine, and wandering. These were the things that kept my youthful mind active, forever seeking a way to go beyond my land-locked home. I dreamed, yes, but I worked at that dream. Each season I worked with my parents, with my neighbours, with … Continue reading Adventuring We Will Go
Sentimental Value
A short story. The plan to transfer the heist out of the country was simple. Put the diamonds in the bike she’d used to travel around Europe. No one would think anything of it. The frame had a pump, and they’d check that. It had bits of metal welded together, and they’d check the solidity. … Continue reading Sentimental Value
Cage Dunn - Fibber, Fabricator, Teller-of-Tall-Tales 