Waiting
The night finally settles, the blanket of darkness smothering the sun and wrapping the houses in sleep. All except number 4. The one with...
The Little Things
Oscar sat shirtless, with his legs hanging off the side of the armchair and a lit cigarette in his hand. A cloud of smoke hung over the...
Broken Promises
The sand slipped between his fingers as he raised his hand to the sky. He let the golden grains pool on his lap and burrow their way into...
Cinnamon Flavoured Friendship
The city moved by in a swirl of neon lights, and Yuyan caught snatches of laughter through the bus window. It was late at night, and yet...
Run Away
Pip was heavy in his arms and Cecil struggled to adjust his weight as he continued across the moor. He shifted Pip's head, resting it on...
Lost Marbles
The door to the shop opened and sent dust flying into the air. Minty stuck her head out from behind a stack of books to see a young man...
The Colour of Peace
Pepper looked around the hall at the sea of heads bent over exam papers. Each one was a shade of red or orange and she found it...
Homesick
Dear Bennet, It's been a while. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you wait this long. I suppose time got away from me. One moment, I had...
New Beginnings
All of a sudden, Amber was filled with overwhelming rage. Not for the man that stood before her but for the people back home; the ones...
Home Time (Wicked Young Writer Awards Finalist!)
He breathed out a plume of grey smoke and smirked in appreciation. If there was one thing the humans were good at, it was creating the...
