T-Team Series–Stuck in the Finke River

‘Did you have a good sleep, Lee-Anne?’ Dad asked.
‘Yes, I did. I had a wonderful sleep. It’s just like you say, Dad. The hip hole made all the difference.’

Free—The Lost World of the Wends

Footsteps crunched on the gravel. ‘This is not a joke, Adam. Where are you?’
A cold rush of air barged past her. Hairs pricked up on the back of Amie’s neck.

T-Team Series–Snake

‘Careful,’ Richard said.
‘Is that a snake?’ Matt asked. He raised his rifle.

Free Holiday Reading–The Lost World of the Wends

These villagers, never made their Australian destination. No one ever noticed, nor missed them.

T-Team Series–Mustering Conversation

In a falsetto voice, I said, ‘Hello cocky.’
The bird bobbed its head.
The boys laughed.
I persisted in a high-pitched tone. ‘Polly wants a cracker?’

Musing–Be Still

First, the grizzling, then, the niggling at each other, and before long, World War Three amongst the siblings and the house ends up looking like the Apocalypse.

T-Team Series–Climb Every Boulder

‘What do you say, ol’ boy?’ Mr B badgered Dad.
‘I don’t know, it’s getting late.’
We edged around the southern foot of the mountain-sized boulders. Mr B leaned forward and peered at the hill leaning up against the designated highest peak. ‘I mean to say, we could give it a try.’
‘Er, um. It’s very steep.’

100-Word Challenge–Worked

Mum stood on the porch, and with hands on her hips, remarked, ‘And how are you going to get out of this one?’

T-Team Series–The Olgas, Windy Gorge

‘Why, it’s like something out of Lost in Space. All those boulders. And they’re so red. What about that plum pudding one? I hope that one of you and Dad with it in the background turns out.’

100-Word Challenge–Putt-Putt Pa

Soon after, Dad came puttering down the driveway on Putt-Putt, a bright orange motorbike.

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