- Flowers from the Ashes
Kayla Davies
“It’s the dry season; humid, but with a soft breeze rustling through the leaves in the trees. My eyes follow the green curves of the earth surrounding me; mass graves, a final resting place for many …”
- Ghost of Rain
Oscar Douglas
“A land of golden soil some say, but in truth there is no one colour or shade to summarise the rolling expanse of land that encompasses the oasis by the billabong. The skin of the land has seen too much sun and too little rain …”
- A Ship in Harbour
Kate Edwards
“I didn’t know how long I’d been up on deck, battling forty-knot winds and helping set sails I had no obligation to assist with. My shift had officially ended hours ago, and the other members of my watch had left to at least attempt sleep …”
- The Escort
Emily Mannix
“Mama woke me with a finger to her lips. I felt her breath on my ear as she whispered instructions. It was the middle of the night, but my eyes were accustomed to the darkness.
Mama had brought her red handbag, my brothers had nothing …”
- The Young Man and the Sea
Matti Schwarz
“Marcus lifted his heavy eyes from the pavement. The expensive suit was tight on his thighs, across his shoulders, the back of his neck soaked in sweat. They were drinking coffee under a thick shade-cloth …”
