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 one another, trudging slowly through the dense snow. The captain 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 with torches creeping across the battlements of the nearby castle. 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 tanned, and wore the patterns of a hundred pale scars. Read more…
Gavin trudged towards the top of the high dune. The scorching sand made his feet sore, as they sank down with each step he took. Behind him he could hear the horse that had thrown him, as it sped off on its own, back to the hire stall. On reaching Read more…
Melanie closed the door as the postman walked back down the driveway, and put the heavy parcel on the kitchen counter. It was addressed to her, but he had not ordered anything, and she couldn’t think who would be sending her a parcel. Melanie grinned as she undid the outer Read more…
Sarah and Tim loved swimming – they were both in the school team, and went to the same diving club, down by the docks. Although only 12, they both knew how to handle themselves underwater. Sarah signalled to Tim that they had ten minutes air left in the tanks, and Read more…
Alex winced as the thorns dug into the pimply skin on his cheek . He knew he must get the ball back. There was no way Jake would forgive him if he lost it, even if it was in his own back garden! He pushed his shoulder further into the Read more…