First there was nothing – all was still. Only green. Water dripped from a pale nostril, and cascaded down to the muddy ground below. Then, movement. The dripping point shook briefly, and sniffed. A second niff, and then the boy Read more…
Maxie stepped down from the high step of the coach, scuffing up the red dirt of the road as she landed. As she mounted the pavement, she looked around for familiar sights; something comforting in this unknown destination. Maxie’s dad Read more…
I looked back at the wreck of our aeroplane. The giant 747 lay at the end of its makeshift landing strip, like a fallen dragon; its last breaths forming plumes of smoke, even after defeat. Around me people clung to Read more…
Sam clung to the branch of the tall tree, trying not to think about the swaying and buffeting the wind was inflicting on him. He was feeling a little ill. He opened one eye and squinted to see the men Read more…
The curved and glistening fangs bit down hard on Jessica’s hand, as too late, she saw them pounce from the soggy undergrowth. Instantly she abandoned all intention of collecting her ball, and with blind instinct yanked her arm back from Read more…
Jim looked around the deserted science lab. He knew he shouldn’t have snuck back, but he really wanted to see what Mr Jenkins, his teacher had been working on. He has to know what was under the sheet at the Read more…
Tom awoke to the gentle hum of a number of cooling fans. He felt their gentle breeze and predictable oscillating action before opening his eyes. As he lay, relaxed, he felt the soft layers under him and longed to stay Read more…
Sir Duncan sat in the soothing warmth of the midday sun, absentmindedly polishing his leather saddle. The sun glinted off his shining armour, and warmed the leather straps which held it, tightened against his muscular arms. His skin was olive Read more…
John was out late again. There would be trouble when he got back, he was sure of it. He thought of Mum’s last words as he crawled through the half-open window into the school canteen. “Be on time John,” she Read more…
Everyone knows about Heracles’ 12 impossible labours, and the cruel trick Hera played on him to take revenge on her unfaithful husband Zeus. Many are aware of Heracles’ sorrow at killing his own family, and how he was deceived by Read more…