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Friday Fodder – Speak Your Truth
Once upon a time… The view through the window wall at the study’s rear is completely surreal, almost suffocating. There are two well-educated men in
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Once upon a time… The view through the window wall at the study’s rear is completely surreal, almost suffocating. There are two well-educated men in
Once upon a time… The office of the headmistress is located on the highest floor of the central tower. It is the most intimidating room
Once upon a time… With eyes crusted shut, Cyrus rolled over in bed, stretching his body out like a Persian cat. Muscle memory immediately triggered
Once upon a time… The city rushed outward and upward in all directions, blurred by the rain and gloom of another afternoon storm. The streets
Once upon a time… For the fifth time, Craig attempted to run his hand through his hair but stopped as soon as he touched the
Once upon a time… It was almost time. Butterflies fought for space in my stomach and a lump battled for air in my throat. My
Once upon a time… “Sandwiches or Thai?” I ask aloud, out of habit. I imagine Dorothy’s reply: You’re not on track with your carotenoids and
Once upon a time… “You aren’t going anywhere! You work for me! I own you!” It wasn’t supposed to happen like this. Jane fought to
Once upon a time… Staying low to the ground, Edward’s senses were on high alert. He slowly approached the main entrance and pulled out an
Once upon a time… Evelyn still felt like she was thirty years old – not much younger than the middle-aged woman she saw in the
Once upon a time… The blue light pouring out of Adam’s cheap dual-monitor setup strained his eyes. “So,” said Chris, giving him a start. “Are
Once upon a time… A flurry of snow from the quiet winter storm reminded Pamela Montgomery that nothing screams like silence. She stood at attention
Once upon a time… On a rocky dwarf planet, located in the farthest reaches of the Oort Cloud is the kingdom of Eris. Located three
Once upon a time… The waiter moved the couple from the warm and welcoming mahogany bar, through to the main dining room. Chandeliers, candles, and
Once upon a time… Chester, the Goldendoodle, hadn’t eaten for three days. Claire was deeply concerned. He wasn’t his usual sunny, mischievous, playful self. Even
Once upon a time… 10:48 PM signalled it was almost closing time at the coin laundry in downtown Soho. Stale odours of fabric softener and
Once upon a time… Abadah sat down, crossed legged on the cushion in front of the fire and took a deep breath of the crisp
Once upon a time… Lucy gazed out of the bus window as she tuned into her favourite podcast for the trip home. The deep dulcet
This story is dedicated to the kindest, most generous legend we ever had the pleasure of knowing. DOUGMAL Doug Malouf 7 June 1939 –
Once upon a time… “Dante!” Cherry’s eyes filled with tears. She was standing outside his door with her red balloon in hand. Confusion welled up
Once upon a time… On his 36th birthday, after spending his entire adult life loosely dating a string of different women, he finally decided he
Once upon a time… “Are you kidding me, Tom!?” Ava whispered angrily – her glare so hot it could start a fire. Tom shifted uncomfortably,
Once upon a time… Arthur and his dog were walking along a winding road. While enjoying the scenery, clear blue skies, and a light breeze,
Once upon a time… As Mateo approached the final stage of the race, he realised there were only three opponents left between him and the
Once upon a time… A king received a gift of two magnificent falcons from a neighbouring kingdom. They were peregrine falcons, the most beautiful birds
Once upon a time… 92-year old Harriet was a petite, well-poised, proud lady. Each morning by eight o’clock she was immaculately dressed, with her hair
Once upon a time… Crown Prince Henri ascended the throne, following his father’s sudden death. In a matter of months, the young King was being
Once upon a time… The Prince followed her into the library, just as she’d planned. She pretended not to notice. Instead, she focused her attention
Once upon a time… In a galaxy not so far away, Cosmo had taken an interplanetary space flight to visit his new friend, Plexi. While
Once upon a time… There lived a grumpy yeti called Brutus. All over the forest, everywhere he went, animals would flee in terror. A curious
Once upon a time… A billionaire property mogul suffered heavily with respiratory ailments, tight chest and heart-related issues. He sought advice from several dozen specialists,
Once upon a time… It was the first class of the semester and Professor Harkin challenged the students to get to know someone they didn’t
Once upon a time… Down at the dry dock, the naval engineers were scratching their heads. An enormous ship engine had failed. The ship building
Once upon a time… Two brothers lived on adjoining farms. They had been farming side-by-side for 40 years, sharing equipment and machinery through many a
Once upon a time… Craig and Louise were convinced that life would be better after they were married, had a baby, and then another. Then
Once upon a time… Everyone in the neighbourhood knew who Ugly was. Ugly was the resident tomcat. He loved three things in this world: fighting,
Once upon a time… Blake and Jake were 9-year-old identical twins whose only resemblance to each other was their looks. If one felt it was
Once upon a time… A hugely successful real estate magnate was well into his 80s, when he knew that it was time to choose a
Once upon a time… Jack and Rose heard news that the pandemic quarantine restrictions were finally to be lifted. They had been confined to their
Once upon a time… Rodd and Todd joined a printing company together just after graduation. They were both action-oriented self-starters, with a strong drive for
Once upon a time… An old man lived alone on the border of NSW and QLD, Australia. The seasons were changing, and it was time
Once upon a time… Betty was due to fly interstate to see her Grandchildren when it was announced over the airport loud speaker that her
Once upon a time… 5-year old William asked his father, “Papa, what does the word ‘Great’ mean?” In my reading book, it said that a
Once upon a time… Many hundreds of years ago, in a tiny Italian village, a small business owner owed a large sum of money to
Once upon a time… Ashton bought some seeds for a rare breed of sunflower. Eager and bright-eyed, he enthusiastically gave some to his neighbour Rex.
Once upon a time… Wilson, an avid sailor, was ship-wrecked and stranded on an island somewhere in the South Pacific. Out of desperation, he begged
Once upon a time… Inside a freezer, lived an extraordinary ice cube named Frosty. Renowned for his rock-solid character and unshakable nobility, everyone in the
Once upon a time… Professor Harvey entered the classroom and asked his students to prepare for a surprise test. The mood in the room changed
Once upon a time… At a large mountainside, there was an eagle nest with four large eagle eggs inside. One day, an earthquake rocked the
Once upon a time… there was a free bird. She soared through the sky, delighting in the feel of the wind beneath her wings, the