Hilda Oakley

Australian author and poet

Archive for the 'Short Stories' Category


   Nov 03

On the Run

Tension was high as two opposites clashed. How could this disaster happen? How could these young, newly conscripted Privates, be subjected to bullying and abuse by this powerful overbearing Sergeant? He was cruel, loud and always angry. He demanded perfection even in these disgusting conditions. Jim Bob despised the Sergeant’s harsh stringent orders and he […]

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   Nov 03

Stolen

Jewels was out chasing butterflies. Mother Nature had painted bright colours of different hues. With her activities taking all her time, she didn’t heed the warning signs of the storm brewing up. Suddenly a loud clap of thunder and streaks of electric blue lightening filled the evening sky. She realized she must find shelter and […]

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   Nov 03

Melanie’s Mysterious Caller

Melanie’s phone call left Tyler stunned, usually nothing upset her. Her message to Tyler was of a scared, frightened woman. Her voice was shaky, bordering on hysteria, telling Mel to lock all the doors and windows and pull down the blinds. Tyler finished off with the statement that he would come over straight away. Arriving […]

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   Nov 03

Ebony’s Destiny

Ebony lived a dangerous life. She loved abseiling, scuba diving, rock climbing, ice hockey and even partaking in a hiking tour of Mt Everest. Walking bare-foot over hot coals was her ultimate choice. Ebony thrived on these threatening events. Other sports were not very high on her ‘To Do’ list, but the following games Ebony […]

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   May 26

Ebony’s Destiny

Ebony lived a dangerous life. She loved abseiling, scuba diving, rock climbing, ice hockey and even partaking in a hiking tour of Mt Everest. Walking bare-foot over hot coals was her ultimate choice. Ebony thrived on these threatening events. Other sports were not very high on her ‘To Do’ list, but the following games Ebony […]

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