This is part two of the three-part short story about broken relationships and broken minds. You can read part one of Broken here. Please note this is fiction and any similarity between real people and places is purely coincidental. Part one ended with the doctor informing Melanie the police were waiting to speak with her.
Gleeful Grandiva is brought to you today by the letter R and the number 23,000, honouring the fact there are nearly that many words in the English language where the third letter is R. R is for ridiculous which is what it’s like to type a story on my notebook these days as
This is part one of the three-part short story about broken relationships and broken minds. Please note this is fiction and any similarity between real people and places is purely coincidental. Everything was so loud. The sound of metal scraping against metal, strange beeping noises, swift footsteps. These noises were incongruous against the
Have you ever found yourself trying so hard not to sound boastful that you highlight to others what you think your life is lacking? People often use negativity as a shield to protect themselves from the unkind judgements and jealousies of others. They sweep their happiness under the rug and hide it
Please note this is fiction and any similarity between real people and places is purely coincidental. The next time you hear a bump in the night what will you do? The thing that really stands out when Jen looks back at the incident is that she doesn’t scream when she’s terrified. Unlike
Did you know Australia is considering placing traffic lights in footpaths to stop tenacious texters who don’t look up from walking into traffic? The city of Augsburg in Germany is already trialling the in-ground traffic lights along tram lines. Seems like an interesting way to spend tax dollars when schools, welfare agencies, and
If you could be anything or anyone today, what would it be? Come on, close your eyes and think about it. Would you be a beautiful fish swimming around the coral in the Great Barrier Reef? A mighty eagle, soaring above the land, a tiny fairy (I did say ANYTHING), sprinkling pixie dust and granting
It’s no secret the art soothes the soul but many people are intimidated by the prospect of creating their own art. If this is you then you’re denying yourself the chance to be smarter and happier. Arts, hobbies, and crafts are in the top six happiness inducing activities according to research. What you
You have to love yourself before you can love anyone else. I remember my mother quoting this to me when I was a tormented teenager. I always thought she was such a liar. After all, didn’t I adore her more than anything on the planet? And didn’t I loathe myself with true
The days are getting shorter, the temperature is cool No more basking in the sun, or floating in the pool My heart is feeling heavy, but I know a special art A list of happy thoughts, to keep springtime in my heart As my wonderful friends in the northern hemisphere celebrate
