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Daylight final day: full story

2 Oct EMO used to stand for ‘emotional’ – the teen subgroup that’s only happy to be sad. Now it’s become a disease eerily similar to vampirism. * My name’s Bell. I considered being EMO once, but then I saw a pretty butterfly and got over myself. Got bored and decided to save the world.Continue reading “Daylight final day: full story”

Daylight Day 90: Character Mash-Up

I awoke with a blood-soaked neck. Still not EMO. . . oh wait, yes I am. Finally I understand that everything sucks. Still glued to window. * The sun climbed the sky. Sparkles danced across my skin like annoying little angels of joy. Bleaugh! Stupid Christmas! Stupid glue! * The sparkles ended, and I feltContinue reading “Daylight Day 90: Character Mash-Up”

Daylight Day 89: New Year’s Resolutions

Ate three advent calendars’ worth of chocolate before remembering I had a plan. Too bad my mouth was full. The EMOs closed in. I pelted the EMOs with sweet delicious chocolate. Their mouths were hanging open for my blood, so I got the chocolate in. But no effect! “Happy New Year!” I screamed. While theyContinue reading “Daylight Day 89: New Year’s Resolutions”

Daylight Day 87: Further Zombie Apocalypse Advice

They begged me to stop singing. I negotiated a deal for three hundred chocolate-filled advent calendars. One last cunning plan. . . ——————————— With thanks to http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2008/04/how-to-battle-z/ How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse By David Hambling April 3, 2008  |  8:02 am  |  Categories: Weapons and Ammo You’ve found out how to take down 500-footContinue reading “Daylight Day 87: Further Zombie Apocalypse Advice”

Daylight Day 87: Guest Author

Still not EMO, despite being locked in basement by evil clone. I hate it when that happens. Discouraged the EMOs briefly by singing carols. —————————————————– This is by our old friend, Gertrude, to finish off the guest author series. Abreaction “Are you an alien?” Patrick asked, as bluntly as he could. The man gazed atContinue reading “Daylight Day 87: Guest Author”

Daylight Day 86: Prepping for the Zombie Apocalypse

Mum, Dad, Pi and I hid on Mount Stromlo. The Mums found us – Mums always know where to look. Mum3 dragged me off while the others fought. * “It’s polite to share,” Mum3 smirked. She locked me in our basement and said, “We’ll ALL see you soon. . . sweet, delicious heart.” ——————————————— WhileContinue reading “Daylight Day 86: Prepping for the Zombie Apocalypse”

Daylight Day 85: Story so far

2 Oct EMO used to stand for ‘emotional’ – the teen subgroup that’s only happy to be sad. Now it’s become a disease eerily similar to vampirism. * My name’s Bell. I considered being EMO once, but then I saw a pretty butterfly and got over myself. Got bored and decided to save the world.Continue reading “Daylight Day 85: Story so far”

Daylight Day 83: For that special someone. . . that you hate

Dad’s probably recovered, but we left him there for safety’s sake. Mum and Pi and I took over Win News and wrote our own bulletin. * “We have thought-provoking news,” I read. “Excessive sunbathing causes cancer, which is VERY sad. Don’t go outside, whatever you do!” ————————————— A law firm is offering gift vouchers forContinue reading “Daylight Day 83: For that special someone. . . that you hate”

Daylight Day 82: Presents

Dad almost fooled us into untying him from the roof. He claimed he hadn’t finished buying our Christmas presents. Diabolical EMO tricks! ———————————————————- The best present I ever received was a brand new laptop. Despite being a writer, I’d never had a new computer. Thank you, Mum and Dad. What was your best present ever?

Daylight Day 82: Preview of the next tale

The Mums enjoyed tying the Dads to the treehouse roof a little too much. Pi and I weren’t EMO, but we certainly felt wrong inside. * The three of us stormed Parliament House. I might have accidentally broken the Prime Minister’s nose (a little). Awkward! ——————————————————- It’s that special time – the time in aContinue reading “Daylight Day 82: Preview of the next tale”

Daylight Day 80: Guest Author

We found Mum in church, basking in the stained-glass light as her sparkles faded again. “Will you help us save the world?” “Okay,” she said. ———————————————- Today’s guest author is. . . well, it’s me. I’ve always had a fondness for weirdo stories (like, for example, twitter stories), and this is an early example. EachContinue reading “Daylight Day 80: Guest Author”

Daylight Day 79: Steampunk

“Should I check on the school?” Pi asked. I said, “Nah. Once they’re cured they’ll be strong enough to untie themselves. Almost definitely.” ———————————– “Paranormal romance” is now its own genre – with plenty of shelf space. There’s such a lot of it that I hope the Western world overdoses and starts to hate it.Continue reading “Daylight Day 79: Steampunk”

Daylight Day 78: Story so Far

2 Oct EMO used to stand for ‘emotional’ – the teen subgroup that’s only happy to be sad. Now it’s become a disease eerily similar to vampirism. * My name’s Bell. I considered being EMO once, but then I saw a pretty butterfly and got over myself. Got bored and decided to save the world.Continue reading “Daylight Day 78: Story so Far”

Daylight Day 77: The Science

“Bell?” “Pi?” “Bell!” “Pi!” “You saved me!” I felt my eyes prick with tears. “I’m so glad you’re okay, Pi. Now we have to get out of here.” * We broke pieces off the treehouse and Whap! Bang! bashed those EMOs until they let us go. Running down the street, we laughed for joy. *Continue reading “Daylight Day 77: The Science”

Daylight Day 76: Dangerous Baths

Spent the night listening to Pi moan and the Dads discuss whether I’d taste more like chilli sauce or peppermint chocolate when they ate me. * As the sun rose, the EMOs left to huddle inside. I saw their eyes, watching me. Watching my blood-flushed face. Getting ever thirstier. * I said, “You’ll have toContinue reading “Daylight Day 76: Dangerous Baths”

Daylight Day 75: Heavy Metal Gift Guide

Pi thrashed in his bonds, attracting Ed and the Dads. They said, “Come down, Bell, we’re thirsty.” Still not EMO – but for how long? ————————————– Okay, so half of this blog is lifted straight off Steff Metal. I admit it. And she really outdid herself this time (and I’m speaking as someone who isContinue reading “Daylight Day 75: Heavy Metal Gift Guide”

Daylight Day 73: Guest Author

I crept into Pi’s room at night and dragged him into our old treehouse. He didn’t like his gag – or being tied onto the roof. Then I waited. —————————————————- Today’s guest author is Australian writer Crisetta MacLeod. NUMBERS My little sister was such a clever little thing – cute as a button, and learnedContinue reading “Daylight Day 73: Guest Author”