Hairspray and magnets outwit Medici Bank!
By William Van Zyl (2021) A can of hairspray made a clanking sound as the small glass ball mixed the sticky liquid in the canister. Jules Bartolnoro lowered himself slowly; Continue Reading
Out-Foxed.
Two one-page stories. By William Van Zyl (Published in Oct 2021; edited in April 2025). At 11:16 am, it was all over. On July 15, 2016 – at 11:17 am Continue Reading
Painting, painting on the Wall – Old, Gray and Wilde – is young Dorian, Dorian Gray, the Fairest of them all?
By William Van Zyl (Sept 2021) Listen to the podcast of the article: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-cxmsz-10f7824 The dagger is lodged deep in the chest of the rather ugly looking man. The now Continue Reading
Cufflinks – hiding a Secret – crack missing Artwork Case wide open.
By William Van Zyl (September 2021) Listen to the podcast of the short story: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-he87e-10f8259 Two golden cufflinks – containing thumbnails of a famous self-portrait – had a secret. The Continue Reading
Taped Mummy saved by a Silver WW2 Pocket Knife; rescued from the Wall of Death.
By William Van Zyl (September 2021) On November 3, 1977 – in the middle of the night – a taped mummy hung limply from a wall. The tape that held Continue Reading
A transplanted heart – unsettled by murder – makes a 180-degree turn into a blinding light.
‘Guard your heart with all your power; because the heart of man is the wellspring of life.’ By William Van Zyl – a short story (only 2450 words). *Listen to Continue Reading
One Flew over the Bionic Flying Fox’s Nest.
By William Van Zyl (June 2021) Vintery, mintery, cutery, corn,Apple seed and apple thorn,Wire, briar, limber lockThree geese in a flockOne flew EastOne flew WestAnd one flew over the Bionic Continue Reading
Writing Skills – Wood and Stone: How Prophecy Changes Everything.
*Comparing and contrasting the novels Moby Dick (by Herman Melville), and Macbeth (by William Shakespeare). By William Van Zyl (Published in 2021) Article. *Listen to the podcast of the full Continue Reading
The Encoded Pen
By William & Malinda Van Zyl Novella (103 pages/20,500 words) EXCERPT 1 Authenticity TREASURE A blue ripple with tones of grey crisscrosses the dune-like ocean floor. The wavy pattern Continue Reading
Millions Ripped out by Surgeons: Skeletons Lay Scattered on the Floor.
By William Van Zyl (Published in May 2021) – A Short Story. The frames lay strewn across the floor like skeletons stripped of their flesh—picked clean by unseen vultures. When Continue Reading
The Brooch, the Fur, and the Magic Hat from Virginiazstan.
Authors: William & Malinda Van Zyl PUBLISHING DATE: 1 October 2019 – download for free – search products on this website (ebooks/pdf) Link – download – https://fivehousepublishing.com/product/the-brooch-the-fur-and-the-magic-hat-from-virginiazstan/ Preface The fantasy Continue Reading
A transplanted heart – unsettled by murder – makes a 180-degree turn into a blinding light.
‘Guard your heart with all your power; because the heart of man is the wellspring of life.’ By William Van Zyl – a short story (only 2450 words). *Listen to Continue Reading
LIFE’S UNEXPECTED PRESSURES: When an aquifer’s pressure in your life becomes unbearable – excruciatingly painful – the way you process the pressure in the aquifer is vital. Framing it positively will produce an Artesian Well that will spring up and create wealth and abundance!
Artesian Well Theory:
The pressure in your aquifer could destroy you, or it could catapult you into a path of growth and development. If you process the situation right, you will ultimately experience victory. It will require resilience and a paradigm shift which will result in an artesian well.
Tardigrades and Radiotrophic Fungi – death-defiers and demon-destroyers.
By William Van Zyl Podcast of this article. Listen while you read OR just listen: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-5n4bm-1010cab July 2032 “As all the countries of the world are aware, an asteroid had Continue Reading
A Prudent Strategy to Create Wealth: How to set up a Million Dollar Business in 90 Days?
Observations during the undercover- billionaire programs on television.
Writing Skills – Wood and Stone: How Prophecy Changes Everything.
By William Van Zyl Listen to the podcast (Podbean): The Extravagant Podcast: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-w289b-1022217 Listen to the podcast of this article: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-kwujq-fe921e Fantasy Prophecy is a fascinating and compelling technique for Continue Reading
Leaving Your Comfort Zone Requires Courage. A Brave Move Will Make You More Efficient! A Lesson from ‘The Little Prince’ (Famous Novel by French Writer: Antoine De Saint-Exupèry, 1943).
By William Van Zyl A brief overview of the novel: I have something exciting to share with you: over a healthy smoothie… After writing a recent article on the famous Continue Reading
Entering a Dark, Humid Cave – lit up by cat-eyed, yellow fiery flies – could turn your thinking upside down.
By William Van Zyl (March 2021) Entering a dark, humid cave – lit up by cat-eyed, yellow fiery flies – could turn your thinking upside down. Listen to the podcast Continue Reading
The Fox, the Badger, and the Megalodon Shark Tooth (short story).
Excerpt: I can see the flaming Sun—it is spewing red and yellow—I am so close to it. If I reach out, I can almost touch it. It is very different Continue Reading
Dressing Well: A Style Compass and Map for Rookies – the Stuck-in-a-rut Fly Fisherman Story.
By William Van Zyl (2020). The parable of the stylish fisherman and how he caught the most beautiful woman alive is sure to capture everyone’s attention. The word “stylish” will Continue Reading