In its pursuit to maintain its standing as one of the world’s premier cities, Melbourne is perpetually driven to refresh its iconic skyline. As it stands, the city’s tallest edifice is a mere 108 stories high. My current endeavour, the architectural masterpiece I’ve meticulously designed and recently presented for construction? It soars to a towering …
My expertise lies in the realm of windows—an unconventional profession that I wholeheartedly embrace. When prompted about my occupation, I confidently declare, “I build windows.” It’s an uncommon niche, yet it proves both financially rewarding and immensely enjoyable. My journey into the world of window craftsmanship was serendipitous. During a high school excursion to rural …
Following a week of confinement within the walls of my house, my husband made a persuasive suggestion: venture outdoors for a refreshing walk. However, I swiftly rebuffed his offer of exercise, asserting my contentment with my vitamin intake and aversion to perspiration. Ultimately, my husband’s determination prevailed, and he coaxed me into the open air …
Dealing with a shared laundry situation with my boyfriend has been a never-ending source of irritation for me. While he’s generally fantastic, his laundry habits leave much to be desired. After his football practice, he often drags mud all over the tiles, despite my repeated pleas for him to clean up his mess. And when …
Recently, my husband and I enrolled our daughter in soccer, responding to her persistent desire to try a sport and join her friends who had already taken up athletic pursuits. As a family, we sat down one evening to review a range of sports options available in our vicinity. Armed with videos showcasing various activities, …
Lately, the weather has taken a turn for the worse. The incessant rain is quite surprising, especially considering the sunny and hot temperatures we experienced just a few weeks ago, reaching into the thirties. While attributing it to climate change is tempting, Melbourne’s infamous unpredictable weather patterns could also be at play. It’s truly hard …
Leading the renewable energy endeavour in the sewers was Rani, a middle-aged rat residing beneath the designated store. Having experience with the electricity that the rat community currently used, Rani frequently ventured to the surface, stealthily hiding in walls and pipes to eavesdrop on humans discussing clean energy with their customers. The process seemed straightforward …
Having completed my hourly assigned walk, which still resembles more of a hobble, I returned to my cramped and squalid room. Before my injury, I never imagined I’d end up in the underground spy hospital. I had always assumed that an organisation as well-funded as ours would provide better accommodations. While we had access to …
After Operation Fitness Boost was less successful than I had hoped, I returned to my quarters to strategise a new approach for my friend Cataria. In our world of constant conflict and strategic battles, perhaps something less physically intensive yet mentally engaging could lift her spirits. Drawing from the past, when Cataria and I had …
‘Alright, alright,’ the foreman rolled his shoulders and adjusted his hard hat, walking quickly along the construction site and gesturing at workers to fall in line behind him. ‘Here’s what we’re gonna do – that wall? Gone. Those bricks? Outta here. That mural… that mural is gorgeous and if any of you morons breaks it, …
