Adelaide Stories #14. Surface

Lila had eaten a pasty in the car on the way home and now flicked a crumb that was caught Continue reading →

Adelaide Stories #15. The First

In the morning the wind has calmed to a dull breeze while the moon tide has revealed the full extent Continue reading →

Adelaide Stories #13. Shanty

When Sam arrives, after the long drive from Adelaide, they walk down between the houses, kick off thongs and pick Continue reading →

Adelaide Stories #12. Class

There are eight of us at this table looking furtive. Our soundtrack is the tap class we passed on the Continue reading →

Adelaide Stories #11. The One

What would you do if you were dying? Really dying. If you knew that it wouldn’t be long; that you Continue reading →

Adelaide Stories #10. Bagged

Tonight the dog isn’t behaving. He’s had a go at Tilly the cat and is now twisted and leering; refusing Continue reading →

Adelaide Stories #9. The Curtain

Yesterday in the bright morning sunlight, while sipping on a cup of English breakfast tea and eating a crumpet, Malcolm Continue reading →

Adelaide Stories #8. Window

I On the lawns of North Terrace, in between uni hours, he’s wearing mascara and an army coat. He’s talking, Continue reading →