On a cool evening with the setting sun painting the sky in vivid hues of orange and purple, the Mornington Peninsula bore witness to a once-in-a-lifetime event, an autonomous mansion throwing itself a grand opening party. Even the wind seemed to hold its breath as the cream of the automated home industry gathered at the …
In the cosmos where stars twinkle with anticipation, the Galactic Sports Tournament was in full swing. The human contingent engaged in uproarious bouts of sporting ingenuity with beings from every corner of the galaxy. One of the pivotal moments in the tournament was the unexpected synergy between humans and the playful Zorblatts in an event …
Judge Twinkle Toes: Order in the court. We shall now proceed to dissect the atrocities allegedly committed in the bathroom area of Sparkle Socks’ residence. Prosecutor Glitter Beard, you may begin. Prosecutor Glitter Beard: Thank you, your honour. Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, we now venture into the bathroom, a place synonymous with tranquillity …
In the depth of the Gold Whistle Hotel, a hushed world flourishes in the very heart of Melbourne’s underbelly. The day of the grand Faucet Idol is approaching swiftly, and every participant is boiling with a mix of excitement and nerves. Yet, behind the glaring spotlight of the grandiose event, lies a labyrinth of untold …
A brilliant flash of light, a disorienting whirl of sensations, and suddenly, I find myself, an 18th-century blacksmith named Osric, in the heart of modern Melbourne. My surroundings are startlingly unfamiliar – the hustle and bustle of people, towering glass structures reaching for the heavens, and the cacophony of strange sounds and smells. There’s no …
Greetings from Adelaide, Intergalactic Council. Since my last report, I’ve delved further into the complexities of human anatomy and the varied ways their physical and cognitive systems can operate outside their norm. There are numerous conditions that Earthlings categorise under ‘disabilities,’ and the amount of support coordination in Adelaide required to assist individuals with these …
I’m a librarian in Bayside, living amongst the stories I cherish. Not long ago, I stumbled upon a pair of quaint, antique glasses hidden between the dusty pages of an old book. To my surprise, when I wear these glasses, I find myself able to enter the worlds of the books I read. Every day …
My husband and I have worked hard our entire lives. Now that we’re in our sixties and the kids are all moved out and doing their own things, we’ve made the decision that it’s time to treat ourselves. Neither of us have ever come from well-off families. Our houses while growing up were nothing special. …
Two months on from the death of my friend’s grandparents and I am pleased to say that everyone is doing well. There have been many tears shed over the last couple of months, which is completely normal and to be expected. I personally haven’t cried because they weren’t my family, but I completely understand how …
I am so tired. Like seriously exhausted. My body feels heavy and slightly shaky. My brain feels foggy. Everything feels like an effort. I just want to crawl into bed and sleep for the next ten hours, but I can’t do that because I’m an adult and I have responsibilities. Being an adult sucks sometimes. …
