“How are we today?” Silvia asked the customer. “I can’t speak on behalf of anyone else, but I’m fine, thanks,” he replied. Silvia forced a smile, wondering what he was talking about. Idiot, she thought. “What can we get you today?” she asked. As Silvia was the only person at the counter, her customer assumed others would…
Dive into the offbeat universe of Jack Fringe, where the ordinary is turned on its head, and the bizarre becomes the new normal. “Deviates from the Norm” is a collection of short stories that blend dark humour with unexpected twists, showcasing characters that live on the fringes of society – peculiar, yet undeniably human. From…
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…
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…
Brass on the High Seas The HMAS Mulga anchored close to the drifting yacht. The boarding party’s greatest fear was about to be realised. Their Captain, Malcolm O’Doherty, announced he was leading the rescue. As the inflatable, affectionately called ‘rubber-ducky’, made its way towards the stricken yacht the Captain posed for PR photos. Approaching the…
Miss Gloria Fitzsimons, the Senior Organist at Saint Genesius Cathedral in Sydney, took ill and Mrs Edith Clampton was elevated to Acting Senior Organist in her absence. While this senior position brought Mrs Clampton much social recognition, especially from the Bishop, she felt uncomfortable that her name tag identified her as ‘acting’. Prior to the…
