In the magnificently designed interior of the Sydney Opera House, patrons dressed to the nines occupied the plush seats, anticipating a night of classy entertainment. But as the powerful and majestic sounds of opera filled the hall, a murmur of a different kind began to weave its way through the rows. Albert squeezed his way …
Judge Twinkle Toes: Order in the court. We resume with further examination into the alleged bathroom catastrophe brought forth by the renovation endeavours of the defendant, Sparkle Socks. Prosecutor Glitter Beard, proceed. Prosecutor Glitter Beard: Thank you, your honour. To delve deeper into this bathroom horror, we’ve invited Mr Dewdrop Splashmaker, one of the top …
The Gold Whistle Hotel is a hive of activity, with everyone – from the most splendid ballroom chandeliers to the humblest drains – working tirelessly in preparation for the grand day. The Faucet Idol competition, now just a heartbeat away, has stirred a fervent whirlpool of emotion, excitement, and camaraderie in the usually quiet underworld …
Greetings again, Intergalactic Council. In my latest set of Earth adventures, I’ve been making what the humans call ‘undercover’ visits to various disability support centres across Adelaide. This essentially involves blending in and observing without revealing my true identity. Easier said than done when your skin is turquoise and you’re seven feet tall. But with …
Being a science teacher in Bayside, my life was always filled with the thrill of discovery. But one lab experiment goes awry, and my life changes dramatically. From the moment of the accident, I find myself privy to invisible, mischievous entities that exist in a spectrum beyond normal human vision. As the days pass, my …
It is my friend’s grandparents’ funeral today. They passed away within twenty-four hours of each other. Her grandma passed away due to illness and her grandpa passed away because of heartbreak. It is a truly tragic story but it in a sad way, it’s also good that her grandpa isn’t suffering anymore. One day of …
‘How exactly am I supposed to tell you if I like the new bathroom renovation if I can’t see anything?’ I protested. ‘I’ll take the blindfold off when we get there,’ my husband laughed as he guided me up the hallway by the arm. ‘I want it to be an experience!’ ‘Oh, it’s beginning to …
Growing up in Adelaide was the best thing in the world. I know a lot of people don’t rate Adelaide that highly, but that’s because they don’t know what it’s like. They don’t know how good it is to not have to fight off crowds, sit in traffic or compete for goods and services. If …
I’ve had glasses for about a month now and I actually really like them! At first, I thought that they made me look like a bit of a dweeb and that they didn’t suit my face, but I guess that’s just because it took me a while to get used to my new look. Now …
I’m eating avocado and feta on toast right now and it’s going to make me late for my car service. I knew when I woke up that I only had time to make cereal this morning but I couldn’t help myself when I saw that perfectly ripe avocado in my fruit bowl. It was so …