The Attack Story | Short Story

The Attack Story | Short Story

The Attack Story | Short Story We made preparations to collect and pack all we would need for the voyage all the provisions to Friday’s country. One day, while I was busy with these tasks Friday, came running to me. He had seen three canoes land on the beach. “They come for Friday,” he cried. … Read more

Emily to the Rescue

Emily to the Rescue

Emily to the Rescue! Emily looked around for her dad. Where was he? She had no idea how long Coral had been caught in the net. She was just about to swim to the surface to try and find Danny when she saw two figures in wetsuits swimming towards her. It was her mum and … Read more

Coral Reef Adventure

Coral Reef Adventure

Coral Reef Adventure They arrived back at the lodge in the middle of the afternoon. Mrs. Oliver hadn’t returned yet, so Emily explored the beach and played in the shallows while her dad read. The sea was beautifully warm. She sat on the sand and let the gentle waves lap around her toes. Tiny silver … Read more

Out on the Sea

Out on the Sea

Out on the Sea When Emily woke up the next morning, it took her a few seconds to remember where she was. But as she sat up in bed, it all came flooding back. She was in Mexico, of course! She jumped up and pulled open the curtains. Bright light came flooding in. Through the … Read more

Midnight

Midnight

Midnight I crept back up the hill, keeping to the shadows, using the standing stones for cover. All I had to do was stop them dancing. Stop the music before midnight struck. I grabbed the iPod speaker unit, feeling for the off-switch as I ran off with it. In the silence that followed I heard … Read more

The Party

The Party

The Party Saturday evening, before I went to bed, I packed my bag, ready for Mum and Bob to collect us on Sunday. I couldn’t sleep. I couldn’t see my watch in the dark, so I got up and went to the window. My watch said ten o’clock. Then I heard Kelly’s window open. I … Read more

Up to Something

Up to Something

Up to Something                 Kelly can’t live, she says, without her friends around her. The good news is it takes her about five minutes to find a whole bunch of new friends.                 Me, I couldn’t see the point in making friends. We were only staying with Nan for a week. I was busy trying … Read more

Wild Friend A Dolphin Display (WWF)

Wild Friend A Dolphin Display

Wild Friend A Dolphin Display “Where shall we go next?” Emily Oliver called to her mum and dad. She was standing in front of a large map that showed the whole of the Florida Marine Park and Aquarium. The sun was beating down; making her glad she was just wearing shorts and a T-shirt. Her … Read more