Author: Shanai Besst

  • The Surfboard

    The Surfboard

    A Battered surfboard hung in the corner of her room. Untouched for months, it was finally the day to move it, to say goodbye.  The girl was wet and suited up. Ready for her last ride.  It was a short car journey to the beach. The girl anxiously looked out the window as they got…

  • The Alien

    The Alien

    Each day Mummy’s tummy seemed bigger. It was like a balloon was ready to pop. She even told me I had magical powers to make the ‘alien’ inside her move. I would press my tiny hand against her ginormous tummy and whatever was in there would press back against me. I used to have nightmares,…

  • Falling From The Sky

    Falling From The Sky

    (A point of view from a bird observing someone skydiving) Stupid, stupid humans, here they go again! Here I was minding my own business going about my day. I was flying up higher than usual, as I was wanting some peace and quiet. Then…BAMM. Out goes that idea. Rushing very closely past me I see…