A Prank Call That Rang Back (Part 5) – Mad Chaos: January 29, 1999
A phone prank sparks a bout of gossip, then the mates head to the mall for a haircut, burgers and people watching. The night ends back at the petrol station.
A Miracle in a Pizza Hut Car Park (Part 4) – Mad Chaos: January 29, 1999
A friend’s long-overdue repayment arrives in a Pizza Hut car park after a detour through a petrol station. The diarist also hears the story of a black eye.
Smelling Like Chrome at the Mall (Part 3) – Mad Chaos: January 29, 1999
A vivid school dream ends with a stolen bag, then the diary turns to a wander through Macarthur Square, a black shirt, a scent called Chrome and an old neighbour.
A Chess Dream and a Strange Wish (Part 2) – Mad Chaos: January 29, 1999
Interrupted phone calls, poems written in a towel and a wish that surprises even the friends in the car. Then comes a dream of a chess tournament at school.
Chasing Easy Money, Then Chest Day (Part 1) – Mad Chaos: January 29, 1999
A money-making idea fizzles out before it starts, then a long gym session ends with a proud new arm measurement. A phone call suggests the romance is cooling.