Tag: fiction
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Strike Two: The Return of the Man in the Yellow Jumper
The windows at the back of the van were tinted so dark that it was nearly impossible to see the world passing by. Craning my neck from the rear left seat, I stole a glance through the front window. A thick pane of frosted glass separated the driver’s cabin from my seat, limiting my understanding…
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2 Reasons Why Fiction is Better than Self-Help
It’s time the productivity gurus started to notice the value of fiction. Yes, I’ve read The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey. I will not deny that I learned many things from reading the book, or that I put some of Covey’s ideas into practice (while simultaneously feeling self-righteous as I criticised…
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My First Short Story
The Wallet As I turned my pockets inside-out for the umpteenth time, I felt my heart rate increase. My breath quickened, too. I was already late and this was not helping. I’d checked just about every corner of my room, and couldn’t find it. I checked the kitchen, the bathroom, even the laundry – no…
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