We won. I kicked the last goal, after taking a screamer in the pocket. The hush around the ground was frightening as I lined up and ran in. With my heart in my mouth I kicked as the final siren sounded. From four points down we won by two points. There was pandemonium, the grand stands erupted and I was so relieved. I bent, hands on my knees, to gather breath. My team mates were first as they slapped my back, lifted me to...

                                               The End of Year Dance       He wandered around the hall looking for her, the music was loud, the floor vibrated, along with everything else. Lights flashed a rainbow of color that bounced off the Christmas tinsel with sprays of sparkles and although the light was low he knew she wasn’t there. He checked with his mobile phone, but hers was turned off, so he went to the bar. Af...

                                                                            SIGNS       Loading had taken some time and everything was in its place to be quickly accessible. The oppressive heat made it difficult to be so organized.   “Hello!” I wrenched the garage door the rest of the way closed and turned to see her, my neighbor, my busy body neighbor.   “So, what are you hiding?” There was a big grin on her face as she...