“The law once made me complete community service.” “And they saw fit to enter me into the Big Brother program.” “They gave me this snotty nose little white boy who …
Kitten
“Even the smallest kitten is a lion in its own mind.” To the mouse, the kitten is deadly. It had sharp claws and teeth, a killer instinct learnt of its …
Bye Bye Birdies
Long after the books were burned, I watched the birds. They’d often keep me company through the longest days. I once saw a crow, black in colour. Crows are considered …
The China-Man
“Have you ever heard the story of the China-man?” “The China-man owns a small farm in a tiny village. One day, one of his horses bolts from the farm and …
Boiling Point
They say anyone can do it. Just do the right thing at the right time, and voila… Success. So let’s boil us some water. First, we need a pot of …
Little Black Book
I remember the day They first came. The sun was high in the sky. They were fucking brazen to come nearer noon than midnight, that’s for sure. I remember the …
Blazing Inferno
Just for a moment, imagine plunging your fist into a raging inferno. In an instant, the pain paralyses you for an agonising moment as your skin begins to bubble and …
For Sarafina
There once was a cat by the name of Sarafina who ruled a trailer with three humans in it; the cat was timid for the most part, she enjoyed her …
Cinderella
A feel good story is like Cinderella – because she was never supposed to be Cinderella to begin with, ya’dig? This girl was supposed to spend her remaining days sewing, …
Haiku
Three lines. Five syllables, then seven, and five once more. Short, sweet, and a breath of fresh air. The form of haiku is designed for simplicity, ease, and to shine …