Monday, October 13, 2008

Poison

South African Henrietta Rose-Innes won the 2008 Caine prize for her short story 'Poison'.

"Lynn had almost made it to the petrol station when her old Toyota ran dry on the highway. Lucky me, she thought as she pulled on to the verge, seeing the red and yellow flags ahead, the logo on the tall facade. But it was hopeless, she realised as soon as she saw the pile-up of cars on the forecourt. A man in blue overalls caught her eye and made a throat-slitting gesture with the side of his hand as she came walking up: no petrol here either..."

Click here for the rest of the story.

Click here for the interview with Henrietta.

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