Delve into the extraordinary realm of Jack Fringes’ short stories, where darkness intertwines with the unknown. Journey alongside captivating characters on the fringe of our familiar world, as Fringe skillfully explores the depths of the human experience. Immerse yourself in tales that push boundaries, challenge perceptions, and leave an indelible mark on the imagination.
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The Squeak that Roared Squeak squeak, click, squeak squeak. The tea-lady’s trolley with its squeaky left wheel manoeuvred around the plush offices of Heavenly Plastics. Whilst its arrival, twice per day, created excitement, its departure did not. Once the tea and biscuits were delivered, the squeaks became irritating. Especially after filling with empty rattling cups….
Knotted in the Winds of Deception Unraveling a fouled up Coxswain’s tale To be successful, every fledgling journalist knows they should thoroughly research and verify information, develop an interesting angle, write clearly and concisely, structure their story effectively, and diligently edit and revise their work for improvement. But that isn’t what happened to the story…
Geizhals im Ausland: The Misadventures of a Miser Abroad A grandson’s revenge on a mean man of means. Mr Feckner labeled himself as a man of means, but what he really meant was he was a mean man. Especially when he travels. He relentlessly haggles with everyone everywhere in his quest for a better deal….
Winding up an Old Timer A day of police, death and reward. “A policeman is on the phone,” my wife called out. I had just settled down after another exhausting day of gardening. My poor knees were aching and still covered in soil, plus I hadn’t even had time to comb my hair or anything….
Writing: Creating Something Different I have been a writer for most of my life. I enjoy the conceptual side in the creative process. The process (once I have the idea) ignites my curiosity further. Sometimes these ideas lie dormant and eventually disappear, but other times, I take action and start putting energy into them. Every…
The Bank Manager with a Mortician’s Touch Funsink breathes life into business Often in life, when faced with financial hardships, we are forced to take on two or three jobs. While others will explore the wilderness looking for anyone who will listen to their tales of woe. Mr Turquoise Funsink, Manager at The Bank, tired…
Bank Manager Position Available Banking, like many challenging businesses, seeks the best people. However, the cream of the crop is hard to find, especially in the finance world. When there are more jobs available than applicants, HR managers at The Bank found themselves having to lower the bar. Glowing references for Turquoise Funsink were read…
Claws Out at Silvermax Television A Tale of TV Politics and Payback “I have a small request, Peter.” Peter tried to act normal but knew the request would be outrageous. He’d only been at the helm of the Silvermax television network for a few weeks and they were already circling. “What is that, Ronald?” Ronald…
An Unforgettable List The Disaster on HMAS Mulga Beryl sent a letter to the Federal Member asking him to recognise the volunteers for their selfless work in the community. It was filed away. The stray cat watched the crowds as they watched the ship drop its anchor. Feral and Vulgar Invitations to the HMAS Mulga’s…
Loaded Truths They want his Foot in his Mouth The report by the Commanding Officer, Captain O’Doherty, on the HMAS Mulga’s accident appeared innocent enough, but the Admiral knew there was more to it. It seemed odd that a Training Officer would load a gun, remove the safety and then play with it, resulting in…