In A Flash

After the Future

My hand hovered over the door before I drew it back. My entire life depended on whether I opened the door or not. “Tria!” A voice called from downstairs. I...

A dream of fantasy

Follow the whispers of the moonlight Follow the twinkle of the stars Towards where magic lies ahead The magic of a fairy tooth A hope, a wish, a dream come...

Tales of a Super-stealer

The headlines flashed on the television: “TOWER ON FIRE!” I sensed a villain. I rushed out of the door, racing to Mùndräìs Building in seconds, because of my superspeed power...

The Noble Story of A Noble Shoe-perhero

I sensed my power coursing through me, waiting to be let out. I shot my hand towards Jaz Delas. For a moment, nothing happened and a smile began to spread...

The Divine

If I had to pick a favourite singer it would be Maria Callas, no competition. I discovered Maria Callas by chance as a precocious, awkward teenager, and ‘La Divina’, the...

Eye Opener

A sudden spark came through the air. It was so strong I nearly wished you weren’t there. I looked again at your long thick hair rippling down your back and...

Adrift

I am surrounded by strangers more deserving of their grief.

The treasure in the fridge by Mietta

Behind the sealed door of Nanna’s fridge, you will find many curiosities. Egg salad, half an orange and long-life milk. In the back, behind the mayonnaise, you can find Nanna’s...

Fairy Fight!

I end up in a fairy fight At Maisie’s Faerie Diner tonight The ill-bred fairy fly Insults my favorite song I tell her that she’s beyond wrong But she throws...

Princess and the Teeth

A momentary glimmer of annoyance strikes You toss and turn and itchiness ignites A small but powerful object of white Hidden beneath covers you hold tight A fairies’ tooth shimmers...

Laughter is the Sweetest Dough

Laughter is the cake of life when there’s too much on your plate. The better batter rises in the heat and warms the soul, filling and fulfilling, nourishing within as...

Best Friend

Remember when we were young and how we always used to call each other day and night? Remember when liking rainbows didn’t matter and how playing mums and dads was...

geese of beverly road

Music that is familiar; in that I have known it for a long time or it feels empirical. Music that details universal experiences, almost cliches, in a way that is...

My will power

January 1st 2025, you have just woken up after dreaming about your family having superpowers. You look on your back seeing a cape that looks real. You see what your...

Laughter is Medicine

Laughter is the key to success It is beautiful And helps you relieve stress Laughter always helps you when your sad Laughter will make you glad Laughter is the best...

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.