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; he covered the can with his right hand – cupping his hand over his pocket – as he held on to the rope. At 12:16… Continue reading Hairspray and magnets outwit Medici Bank!

Out-Foxed.

Two one-page stories. By William Van Zyl (Oct 2021). Listen to the dramatised story on podbean: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-y4nr5-11407a5 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 his bag full of money. They had just robbed the Atlantic Bank… Continue reading Out-Foxed.

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 small town of Znojelmo in the Czech Republic was the place of interest. The mystery had everyone guessing. Where could the 7 famous paintings be?… Continue reading Cufflinks – hiding a Secret – crack missing Artwork Case wide open.

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 the story on Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=qmny8-1043858-pb&from=embed&square=1&share=1&download=1&skin=1&btn-skin=7&size=300 At 11:16 on Wednesday, June 19, 2016, several deafening pistol shots rang from a carpark in a Pretoria mall in… Continue reading A transplanted heart – unsettled by murder – makes a 180-degree turn into a blinding light.

Millions Ripped out by Surgeons: Skeletons laid scattered on the floor.

By William Van Zyl (Published in May 2021) – A Short Story. Listen to the podcast: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-5rmt9-10fa7ae The frames were laying on the floor like skeletons ripped of their flesh – vicious vultures had attacked. When the next shift of security guards arrived, they only found the remains. The two night-shift guards were handcuffed to… Continue reading Millions Ripped out by Surgeons: Skeletons laid scattered on the floor.

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 the story on Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=qmny8-1043858-pb&from=embed&square=1&share=1&download=1&skin=1&btn-skin=7&size=300 At 11:16 on Wednesday, June 19, 2016, several deafening pistol shots rang from a carpark in a Pretoria mall in… Continue reading A transplanted heart – unsettled by murder – makes a 180-degree turn into a blinding light.