The blue tarpaulin crinkled as he lay down. Cold night air tried to bite at his bare skin but he felt nothing. He positioned himself next to her, arms almost touching. They both looked up into the hollowness of the night sky. An eager audience of stars stared back. He felt a warm sensation on... Continue Reading →
1. Dave was hot. He rolled over in bed to the sight of his wife’s face. Dolores looked like she had just run a marathon with all funds raised going to the tired and cranky. The air conditioner was on the fritz again. Repairers charged a small fortune these days so Dave would be... Continue Reading →
The crowd responded with laughter and applause. Some rolled off their chairs into the aisles—their sides, along with delicate bladders, on the verge of bursting. A few dashed to the amenities and made it just in time. Others weren’t so lucky. Ricky Bo Bicky bowed, thanked everyone for coming, and departed—exit stage left. If one... Continue Reading →
This essay on NBC's television series Hannibal was written for the subject ENGL6050 Honours Seminar as part of the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) program at The University of Queensland on September 25th, 2014.
A short screenplay written by Lisa Rufus. SYNOPSIS After a devastating break-up, Lucy finds an unusual way to get over her ex. FESTIVALS Nine Ways to Kill Barry has been nominated for Best Short Screenplay at the AFIN International Film Festival in 2025 Nine Ways to Kill Barry was a semi-finalist at the Australia Independent... Continue Reading →
Lisa Rufus 