I sat down for the carnivore TAG meeting, knowing I needed to bring up the arrival of the dholes. It would be ideal if they could be...

I had been working in the library. The golden light streamed in through the tall windows that looked out towards the jacaranda tree. It...

I texted Patrick this morning, to wish him all the best for his final exam. Thank you xx; he replied quickly after. I kissed Mum on the...

Clutching my red leather purse, I stepped into the pub, looking out for the balloons I’d been promised would be on the table. The windows...

I woke up early, which shouldn’t have been unexpected. My body knew that I needed to get up and go to work, to be on the opening shift....

During my shift, I noticed a car pulling up outside the library. Given that it was in the loading zone, I was tempted to head out. Yet,...

“You need to decide when you’re going to open,” Reuben insisted to me, over the phone. “Otherwise, you’ll never open.” “Settle down,” I...

I’d taken the day off and everything, for the inspection. I got up and had a shower. The steam and the water were calming, but I always...

I arrived at Ricky and Maryam’s place in Lauderdale for the baby shower, stepping out of the car with gift in hand. Shrubs shaded over...

I pulled up Mitchell and my car. Dust swirled around, given that it was a very hot day out at Blacktown, where the cricket match was...

I strolled into the library. It was bathed in sunshine, as November has begun. I smiled at Spencer, who was resting on the counter,...

I fastened the laces of my shoes, while getting ready for Mbeli to come and pick me up. Her birthday present waited beside me, then I...

I needn’t have been worried about sleeping in. When I did awake, there was just a slither of light. It was enough to prevent me from...

Tonight, I sat at my desk. The sun was setting outside the window, a slow glowing orb behind the trees, as the birds chattered to signal...

I woke up, running a hand through my hair as my eyes adjusted to the light. Patrick rolled over. “How did you sleep?” “Yeah, alright.” I...

I squirted sunscreen into my palm. Dabbing the fingers of my other hand into the cream, I spread some across my cheeks. I listened to...

“Patrick’s offered to give me a lift for the trip,” I told Mum. She poured me a glass of water, nodding her head once as she handed it...

I checked my watch as I walked into the break room and did the maths to work out the time in Adelaide. Calling Isobel would be a way of...

“I’ve invited Sloane on the camping trip.” I nodded. While I was trying to seem as cool as possible, I think that I was trying too hard....

I arrived at work first thing this morning, dropping my bag off in the staffroom and smiling politely to Patrick in greeting. “Hey.”...