Yesterday, I had an attempt writing in a competition that mentioned similarities to the movie "The Matrix" It has been a long time since I've seen the movie and I didn't remember much of it;

Source: He looked at the shirt he had to wear: " No - I'm not wearing it! Nonono!!" " Come on. It's just for a family party and it won't be for long. Your Grandfather bought it for you and

He had been sitting over his computer for eight straight hours, the bags were starting to form under his eyes... His housemate came up to him and sat down, pinching a piece of his pizza. "You can't

I have a number of songs that run through my mind every once in a while... It isn't Ed Sheeran and it isn't Katy Perry. It is actually a high-pitched Minnie-mouse voice singing "If you're happy and

Source: She crept into the room upstairs. It had heaps of cobwebs - it didn't help that she was arachnophobic. She made her way over to the chest and to the books. Where were those photos? Her Grandma

Source: Earlier today, the statement 'My Niche' came around. I didn't even know I had one... It had bounced out at me on the internet and somehow settled in the back of my grey cells: "What is my

Source: She was bent down over the soil Her son was bored. He'd played with his trucks, he'd played with the basketball. Now he wanted to do something else but didn't know what. "Mum - can we go to

For the last couple of days, the family living over the road have had a lovely wooden side cabinet sitting on the nature strip for anyone to help themselves. It is absolutely beautiful and I have been

Source: Little Miff looked around - everything was clear but slurred. Where were her friends, her companions? She belonged in a group. Now she was trying to become part of her formation again and she couldn't

Source: He was a friend - a true friend in every sense of the word. He had been there with her for almost as long as she could remember being in this place, guiding her every step of the way. She turned

Everyday there were new issues and new struggles to deal with. Everyday there was a mammoth amount of factors to try and control or overcome. It has become like a huge wasp nest that needs to be eradicated,

Jose had been out in the garden working when Maria heard him howling. She went outside and saw him clutching his hand. "Oh Dear Lord - what have you done to yourself? " He raced into the house

It was cold as the very first rays of light started to climb their way through the trees. They touched the ground near a young girl who was working the soil - she didn't notice them. Her eyes and mind,

What else can I say? It's Sunday here in Australia and I love Sundays! We drop the Little Man off with the Grandparents so he can be spoilt for a few hours and then the other half and I can enjoy the morning.

She was looking at the last line from his entry: "...if you have any thoughts, please let me know." ahhh - she had thoughts all right!! He is cute and funny - she loved his eyes and his smile.

The young kids got out of the car. "Mum - do we have to get out here? It's hot and horrible." "Yeah - where's my ipad?" The mother led them around to the other side of the car - giving

She was sitting at the desk, staring at the blank piece of paper. He came into the room and walked over to her, putting a hand onto her shoulder. "Can I help?" "No - I just don't know what

The den was dark and mystic. The lady herself was exotic with makeup that took over her face and drew the girl in. The smell was familiar: "What is that? I know that smell!" "Actually sweetie

This story starts at 02:30 AM in Australian Eastern Standard Time... I was woken up by the cat who was meowing loudly and non-stop. To get her away from everyone else who was sleeping, I took her to the

She stumbled out of the bar and made her way back down to the road. As she got close to the pavement, she stumbled and fell. She came face to face with a large green snake. "What do you think you're