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David and Rachel Millward, twins and 15 years old
Book Expect your possible life Psychology
16 May 2024

Chapter 9

The phone’s shrill ring slices through the tranquillity of your Erindale home, an unwelcome intruder in the leafy Adelaide suburb. You glance at the caller ID—Brett. Odd for him to call this time of day; he’s usually buried in consultations or crafting strategies for corporate bigwigs. ‘Lauren, love,’ Brett’s voice is a taut string ready to snap, ‘It’s Rachel. She’s… she’s sick. Really sick.’ Your […]

Rachel Millward, teen daughter of Lauren and Brett Millward, very sick and in a hospital bed
Book Expect your possible life Psychology
16 May 2024

Chapter 10

You sit there, the sterile buzz of the hospital a stark contrast to the turmoil brewing inside you. Your heart hammers against your ribcage like a prisoner desperate to break free, and you can’t help but tap your foot in a restless rhythm on the gleaming floor. The waiting room is a cold comfort, the chairs lined up with military precision, each one harbouring stories […]

Book Expect your possible life Psychology
16 May 2024

Chapter 11

You’re sitting at your desk in your home office, surrounded by the quiet hum of academia when your mobile erupts into life, shattering the tranquillity. The number flashing on the screen is one you don’t recognise—unknown, it says. There’s a niggling sensation in the pit of your stomach as you answer; after all, unknown calls rarely bear good news. ‘Lauren Millward?’ The voice on the […]

Book Expect your possible life Psychology
16 May 2024

Chapter 12

You sit at your desk, the dim light from the computer screen casting long shadows across the room. Your face is buried in your hands, the cool touch of your palms doing little to ease the heat of frustration simmering beneath your skin. Fingers press into your temples, as if you could somehow squeeze out the tension that’s wound itself tight around your thoughts. You’re […]

Book Expect your possible life Psychology
16 May 2024

Chapter 13

Lauren sat at the kitchen table, her mind a tempest of apprehension. The documents stacked before her bore the weight of a corporation’s unethical agendas—an insidious force she had pledged to unmask. Yet, as the clock ticked away in her Erindale home, doubt gnawed at her resolve. Could she, a single voice, truly shield her daughter from their overreaching grasp? Each press of the keyboard […]

Book Expect your possible life Psychology
16 May 2024

Chapter 14

You’ve been at it for hours, the glow of the computer screen becoming your only source of light as the sun sets outside your window in Erindale. Your eyes scan through another confidential document, one of the many you’ve managed to collect against the corporation. It’s a painstaking process, but you know the devil is in the detail. With each page, the picture becomes clearer—their […]

Dr Lauren Millward, social psychologist and Senior Lecturer at University of Adelaide, South Australia
Book Expect your possible life Psychology
16 May 2024

Chapter 15

You stand there, in front of the mirror that once reflected a woman daunted by her own reflection, and now it shows back an image brimming with resolve. The black hair framing your face seems to have absorbed the dark days and turned them into strands of wisdom, each curl a testament to battles fought and won. Your Italian skin, tended with olive oil, is […]

Creative Writing The ghost at the table
12 March 2024

The ghost at the table – Draft 03 – Chapter 01

Logan The glow from multiple monitors bathed the small office in a harsh, artificial light. I sat there, Logan Robinson, amidst the chaos of my digital battleground. The desk was a minefield of papers and empty coffee mugs, remnants of countless skirmishes with unyielding code and stubborn systems. My fingers flew across the keyboard, a rapid staccato rhythm that had been drilled into me during […]

Creative Writing The ghost at the table
12 March 2024

The ghost at the table – Draft 03 – Chapter 2

In his technologically cluttered room, Logan Robinson is a master hacker pursuing personal vengeance. His obsession with exposing the corruption behind his father’s and brother’s deaths isolates him from his concerned mother, Patricia. Despite successfully hacking into a government database, Logan is haunted by nightmares of the accident that claimed his family. His mother’s plea and the painful realization of his destructive path lead to a silent promise to abandon his quest for revenge. As he disconnects his equipment, Logan acknowledges the hope and possibility of redemption, stepping into a future where he aims to make amends and heal.

Creative Writing The ghost at the table
12 March 2024

The ghost at the table – Draft 03 – Chapter 3

A distraught Logan is shaken by the death of his close friend Lily, a casualty of farm management’s negligence. Utilizing his RAAF-honed skills and connections with his old hacker crew—Moonbeam, Chartreuse, and Dragon—he plans to uncover and expose the company’s secrets. Logan is driven by the need for justice, tapping into his quick thinking and cyber capabilities. By leveraging each member’s expertise, Logan initiates a digital onslaught to reveal the corrupt practices that led to Lily’s death, ensuring that those responsible pay for their actions. Determined to see justice served, he delves into this risky operation filled with resolve and a thirst for retribution.