Deur William & Malinda Van Zyl Aangepas (2017). Herpubliseer in 2025. Die gedig gaan oor visvang by die Bloemhofdam – Suid-Afrika. Die storie vertel van drie manne wat visvang by die dam. Die pa, Ernst Kleynhans en sy twee seuns, Deon & Theuns, is kranige vissermanne – hulle leef hul passie uit langs die viswaters… Continue reading BLOEMHOFDAM (AFRIKAANS GEDIG).
Category: Writing
Writing skills, ideas, concepts and more. Articles and eBooks.
Get The Name Of The Dog.
0 0 Read Time: 7 Minutes, 58 Seconds By William Van Zyl Published in December 2022 (edited in 2025). Tool# 14: I share my dog’s name – a brown coloured dachshund named Jason (1997). The incident occurred at a hardware store in Alberton. Suddenly, he was gone without a trace. Location: Johannesburg, South Africa. The… Continue reading Get The Name Of The Dog.
Silver Chopsticks Miraculously Save Dong-Hyun’s Life.
0 0 Read Time: 12 Minutes, 46 Seconds By William Van Zyl First published in December 2021. Edited in April 2025. Listen to the dramatised podcast of this story: https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/6cZnk74G2GLqNtliidiq75?utm_source=generator The grey and blue coloured nutrient-rich placenta swirled around in the large glass bowl before it fell into a small hole with a soft thud. The… Continue reading Silver Chopsticks Miraculously Save Dong-Hyun’s Life.
Scuba Diver Defeats Unknown Depths of Hopelessness.
By William Van Zyl, First published June 2022. Edited in April 2025. PODCAST: SPOTIFY. The Extravagant Podcast: “Swoosh” The rusted cable and long pipe flashed briefly as it hurtled towards the experienced US Navy diver. “Watch out!” he shouted as he looked up. At the same time, he pushed and pulled the person next to… Continue reading Scuba Diver Defeats Unknown Depths of Hopelessness.
Leviathan finally rolls over – 5000 fathoms under the sea – and reveals its secrets.
By William Van Zyl (published in November 2021; edited in 2025) Listen to the podcast of the article/short story while reading it: SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/episode/6J0Ei6hcHvMnBcCcPvpuXy?si=yc3GzT5hQYWAdEHuygWP_A The yellow-coloured speckle, at 5,000 fathoms under the surface of the South China Sea, was filming. The umbilical cord of the small motorised submarine sent images to the mother ship from… Continue reading Leviathan finally rolls over – 5000 fathoms under the sea – and reveals its secrets.
Tiger, Tiger, Tiger! タイガー、タイガー、タイガー！
0 0 Read Time:17 Minutes, 44 Seconds Table of Contents Nine unique lessons on the planning and attack at Pearl Harbour (WW2). By William Van Zyl (December 2021). Listen to the podcast of the article: Weeks earlier. A tiny reed protrudes out of the water – hardly visible – slowly moving from ship to ship. His… Continue reading Tiger, Tiger, Tiger! タイガー、タイガー、タイガー！
Dressing Well: A Style Compass and Map for Rookies – the Stuck-in-a-rut Fly Fisherman Story.
0 0 Read Time: 23 Minutes, 33 Seconds By William Van Zyl (First published in 2020; edited in April 2025). 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 make men turn their heads. How did the fisherman land such… Continue reading Dressing Well: A Style Compass and Map for Rookies – the Stuck-in-a-rut Fly Fisherman Story.
The Revolving Ballerina.
A one-page story (Microfiction/Flash Fiction). By William Van Zyl (published in Oct 2021; edited in April 2025). Read the article OR Listen to the podcast: The ribbon of the blood-stained ballet shoes chafed Anne Lamington’s left ankle. It had been killing her for years. One gunshot was all it took to stop the relentless chafing.… Continue reading The Revolving Ballerina.
Out-Foxed.
0 0 Read Time: 5 Minutes, 44 Seconds A one-page story. Alternatively, listen to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/7IIEKR4nrHtZWOymtb5sBD?utm_source=generator By William Van Zyl (Published in October 2021; edited in April 2025). At 11:16 am, it was all over. On July 15, 2016 – at 11:17 am – John Parrish ran over his robber friend, Jack Leonard, and grabbed… Continue reading Out-Foxed.
Man finds $ 43,170 and returns it—he stuns the world by ‘building’ a lighthouse that attracts snow-white birds.
By William Van Zyl Published in 2020. Listen to the podcast on Spotify: THE EXTRAVAGANT PODCAST When the foam opened, green and white paper parcels stared at Howard Kirby. He pushed his hand into the foam cushion and felt more packets. Kirby pulled a couple out. The green and white paper packets were wrapped in… Continue reading Man finds $ 43,170 and returns it—he stuns the world by ‘building’ a lighthouse that attracts snow-white birds.
My Buckler.
By William Van Zyl Published 5 April 2025. This is a birthday article. ——-0——— The dust swirled around David’s feet as he tightened his grip on the worn leather strap of his buckler. The small, round shield—scarred from past battles—trembled slightly in his hand, but not from fear. His other hand clenched the hilt of… Continue reading My Buckler.
Smaller Titanium Wisdom Teeth Will Improve Your Breathing.
By William Van Zyl Published March 29, 2025. Listen to the podcast: “I can breathe easier; I definitely can breathe easier.” With his long black hair tied back, Dr. Cortez steps away from the dental chair. He admires his handiwork: two sleek, titanium wisdom teeth now nestled in my lower jaw. The dental tools on… Continue reading Smaller Titanium Wisdom Teeth Will Improve Your Breathing.
A Second Flash of Light.
By William Van Zyl Published on March 22, 2025 Joop and Elsa Van De Venter gazed intently at the screen before them; the image magnified several hundred times. “Wait for it,” the IVF specialist instructed. “Look at the perimeter of the embryo.” Then, it happened. A sudden flash of light illuminated the embryo. Billions of… Continue reading A Second Flash of Light.
“Bel, Did You Eat All Your Food?”
By William Van Zyl Published in March 2025. Whispers… A hidden passage? Before them, a grand feast lay untouched—golden loaves of bread, bowls overflowing with dates and figs, steaming cuts of roasted meat. The scent was rich and intoxicating. Hammurabi smirked, stepping forward and plucking a ripe fig from the offering table. “So, this is… Continue reading “Bel, Did You Eat All Your Food?”
Armies and Warriors that Never Sleep.
By William Van Zyl Published in February 2025. An army lies drowned in the waters. It is a moonlit desert night, just beyond the Sea. The Red Sea. The Israelites crossed safely, and they defeated their enemies. Two Israelites, Ezra and Caleb, stand near a small fire, speaking in hushed tones, still shaken by the… Continue reading Armies and Warriors that Never Sleep.
The Aperture.
By William Van Zyl Published on 19 January 2025 “SShhuusss, shhuu.” “It is here. It is coming in!” “Not a word from anyone now. Quiet, please.” The Sun slowly creeps into the ancient mound, inching forward like a divine intruder. The high rock ceilings, untouched for millennia, seem to gasp with surprise, their jagged edges… Continue reading The Aperture.
Evolution against the Ropes?
William Van Zyl Published October 2024 In the charged arena of the ring, a fierce symphony of jabs and dodges unfolds—a primal dance of precision and power between Evo, “The Tree,” and Craytah, “The Rock.” Each punch, each block, is a test of resilience, skill, and unbreakable will. Craytah feints—a flicker of deception designed to… Continue reading Evolution against the Ropes?
Aliens: Do they Exist?
By William Van Zyl Published in October 2024 “Hallo from the other side,” says the alien via a sophisticated translation app. “⊑⟒⌰⌰⍜ ⎎⍀⍜⋔ ⏁⊑⟒ ⍜⏁⊑⟒⍀ ⌇⟟⎅⟒.” IMAGE: Online Alien translator (screenshot). Link: https://lingojam.com/AlienLanguage Documentation of an encounter: “How to Express Art” Dustin: (looking up at the sky as a spacecraft lands nearby) Uh… hello? Are… Continue reading Aliens: Do they Exist?
Puma Punku – Stone Engineering from Outer Space?
By William Van Zyl Published in October 2024 Beneath the brooding skies of ancient Bolivia, the air vibrates with an enigmatic pulse, as if the universe itself holds its breath. Colossal stones, defying the laws of earthly strength, levitate as though cradled by unseen hands. Shadows of alien figures move with deliberate grace, orchestrating a… Continue reading Puma Punku – Stone Engineering from Outer Space?
The Lamp, the Secret Dark Chamber, and the Chained Cupboard.
By William Van Zyl. Published in October 2024. They prepare to enter the forbidden room. Jonathan felt a cold shiver run up his spine, conjuring up a horrendous image of the past. IMAGE. Jonathan stands before the heavy wood and hammered iron door; his friend, Yesshee-waad-way, is beside him. AI-generated image. Discord. Oct 2024. Prompt:… Continue reading The Lamp, the Secret Dark Chamber, and the Chained Cupboard.