Category: Creative Writing

10 August 2024

Daf Buffer

A work in progress Chapter 1 The restaurant buzzed with the chatter of happy couples, but my heart raced as I fumbled with the small velvet box in my pocket. Across from me, Sarah’s emerald eyes sparkled in the candlelight, and I couldn’t help but marvel at how lucky I was to be on a date with someone so beautiful. “I hope you’re enjoying the […]

20 July 2024

The Unexpected Mentor

I sighed as I stared at the blank document on my laptop screen. After decades as a successful business and social media author, I found myself struggling with writer’s block for the first time. My publisher was eagerly awaiting my next manuscript, but I felt like I had run out of insights to share. Desperate for inspiration, I decided to take a walk through the […]

25 June 2024

The eternal echo

Imagine Arabella Blackthorn stepping into the room, an ethereal vision of gothic beauty. At eighteen, she’s got this air about her – like a shadow gliding effortlessly through the night. Her long, black hair cascades down in silky waves, a stark contrast against her porcelain skin.

Her figure is slender, almost willowy, always adorned in an ensemble of black lace and velvet. You can picture the intricate corsetry hugging her frame, each detail meticulously crafted to enhance her grim allure. There’s a certain elegance to the way she moves, almost as if she’s floating rather than walking. The whole image is like something out of a gothic novel, full of mystery and dark charm.

24 June 2024

On being a Veteran

Lee Hopkins reflects on his service in the Royal Australian Air Force from 1981-1987, highlighting lifelong friendships, personal growth, and the mixed experiences of military life, while emphasizing the unspoken camaraderie among veterans.

17 June 2024

Don’t leave these in your car!

Cars can become dangerously hot, damaging or posing risks to items left inside. Avoid leaving pets, electronics, sunscreen, food, aerosol cans, medications, important documents, and bottled water in your car to prevent harm, spoilage, or theft.