My body was violently rejecting the idea of thirty students all turning their attention to me. As the house’s leader and most senior student, I knew that I couldn’t let it show. I pointed at a student at the front, Claire. “The other houses rejected you because your magical speciality was moving dust,” I said. …
“I have called you all here today because, let’s face it, we are at a crossroads.” Shirley began her speech to the amassed group of gnomes. They were crowded in the living room, hundreds of rows of red pointed hats barely reaching her knees. They all stared silently back at her. She had not heard …
Nestled along the picturesque shores of the Mornington Peninsula, a dream was taking shape. Amy had always envisioned a haven where contemporary elegance intertwined with the coastal allure, and her journey led her to the realm of modern home builders. Yet, her vision was too unique for ordinary hands; she sought the expertise of custom …
Being an enthusiastic tennis player, I’m well familiar with witnessing fellow players sustain injuries during training sessions and tournaments. Many of my tennis partners are in the retirement age bracket, above 65, and view tennis more as a leisure activity. However, recently, I myself encountered a shoulder injury that had a notable impact on my …
As expected, my nephew’s glasses didn’t withstand the test of time. One evening, as my husband settled on the couch, we heard a resounding snap. To our surprise, he pulled out my nephew’s glasses, broken right down the middle. I immediately called my nephew over, who was busy at the dishwasher, and had a serious …
As an avid tennis player, I’ve always prided myself on my strong serve and precise backhand. But a few years ago, I started experiencing pain and discomfort in my elbow that made it difficult to play at my usual level. After trying various treatments and therapies, my doctor recommended elbow arthroscopy to address the …
I hate going to gyms. I’m quite a shy person and going to gyms can, at times, feel like all the focus is on me. I know this is in my own head and that most people are concerned about myself, but I do see some looks at times …
‘This isn’t what I had in mind,’ I said, nervously peering over the side of the cliff. ‘You said you wanted to go swimming,’ Roger rolled his eyes, a few steps ahead of me on the narrow ledge. ‘To cool off from this heatwave.’ ‘Yeah, in a public pool,’ I grumbled, ‘not leaping to my …
‘Oh boy,’ I sighed, pressing my hand so hard into my face I could hear my skull creaking. ‘This isn’t good.’ ‘Oh, it’s not that bad,’ Jeremy rolled his eyes. ‘We can have it fixed before the client gets home.’ A light breeze touched at my hair, and I looked up – at …
Oftentimes when people randomly come into large sums of money, they spend it all and end up going broke. That’s why I’m glad I’m spending my money on things that are important and for the good of society, like building my robot. I’ve finished designing the robot and figuring out what kind of internal components …