At first only the little golden galaxias noticed but soon others became curious as well. A skittish shoal of grayling watched nervously and a gunmetal short-finned eel slunk back under the waterlilies until only his piercing blue-grey eyes glared out. … Continue reading The Lake
They are stupid! Just look at them all wandering around searching for clues. They won’t find any there. Not under that tree. I’m too smart for that. I know, I know. I did rush it and probably made mistakes when … Continue reading Ace
I dreamt of Sam the other night. I’ve not done that for years. She was exactly as she was in my younger years; soft, gentle and understanding. My wife had sensed I was awake and placed her hand on my … Continue reading Sam
The swaying of the carriage was hypnotic as the train hammered blindly on. My head nodded gently to and fro. Sporadic flashing red lights hurtled by and caterwauling level crossings, like so many discarded dreams, submerged into the uneasy night. … Continue reading Man on a Train
“That’s $7.40, love.” I gave the older woman behind the counter a $10 note and took the plastic bag containing the fish. She gave me the change. I added it to the growing collection of coins in my pocket and … Continue reading Blue Grenadier
The rain is still falling. I look down from my lounge room window, down at my patch of street. The pavement stones are worn and uneven. Random puddles of water reflect the passing legs of those to whom the weather … Continue reading Under Surveillance
At the End of the Day 