Elara stared at her reflection, a deep frown creasing her forehead. “Just get it back to my natural colour,” she sighed, gesturing at the faded pink mess that was currently her hair. “No problem, love,” chirped Colin, the hairdresser, brandishing a colour chart like a weapon. “Back to that lovely chestnut brown, eh?” Two hours, […]
Forget Nuclear Weapons, the Real Threat is… Carrots?!
History books have it all wrong! They drone on about ancient grudges, power struggles, and economic tensions. But the real instigator behind every war, from the Peloponnesian War to the Cold War, has been lurking in our salad bowls all along. Yes, I’m talking about the innocent-looking carrot. Don’t let their vibrant orange hue fool […]
Death Again
The first time Tom died, he woke up gasping, his heart hammering in his chest. It was his bedroom, the morning sun filtering through the curtains. Everything was normal, except for the chilling memory of his demise the night before. He had been hit by a car, a swift and brutal end. Yet, here he […]
Time to die
The sun beat down mercilessly on his back, every muscle screaming in agony. His wrists felt as if they were on fire, the coarse rope grating against raw flesh. It was a fitting end, he supposed, for a lifetime of stealing and hurting. He squinted against the glare, taking in the scene before him. A […]
My Teeth and I
A story for dentists Richard’s teeth were having the time of their lives. Ever since their extraction, they’d been living it up, first in a charming villa in southern Spain. They basked in the sun on the Costa del Sol, their enamel gleaming brighter than ever. They sipped sangria from miniature glasses, the bubbles tickling […]
One Breath
The eerie mist enveloped me, a shadow slid into my view. Unbeknown to me, figures tiptoed behind me. In a breath, I was hidden. Darkness of the sky blending in with the bag. My head banged against something. In the silence of the night, I was left. The distant sound of the car echoed around […]
Five Loaves – A Story
The little boy woke that morning and looked out on a bright and beautiful day. He jumped up and saw his mum at work in the kitchen. She looked around and saw him and smiled, what a beautiful boy she thought. “Good morning,” she said. “I hope I didn’t wake you. Father and the other […]