As he gazed out into the evening sky, the light of the setting sun hit the clouds just right. The milky white cotton candy in the sky had turned fiery red on the bottom as if glowing coal was keeping it afloat. It was one of those rare evenings when the spectacle of light could... Continue Reading →
Down the river swims the fish while raindrops pierce the surface of the water. The clouds had been obstructing the sunny warmth for many days already, leaving the golden brown squirrel sitting within his dry treehouse hideaway with a gloomy expression. Meanwhile, the birds continued, like they always did, to chirp their melodic songs, as... Continue Reading →
Everything and Nothing walk hand in hand down the road. One is smiling, the other frowns. In the distance, a rainbow glistens in the sky, while the sun is setting behind them, and faint little drops of water roll over their umbrella. It is almost grotesque how one has its pockets brimming with paper money,... Continue Reading →
She was sitting atop the hill, gazing down at the city. The scent of lavender filled her nose, awakening long-lost memories of the past - simpler times when she was still a child, and her father would handle all the pesky business that landed on their doorstep. She fondly remembered picking flowers that grew near... Continue Reading →
The blood-smeared handprint on the entrance door fared far from a warm welcome. Cautiously they pushed the door open. Shivers running down their spines. “Hello,” one of them said in a shaking voice. But there was no reply. A sudden gust of wind made the hinges squeak and one of them turned around, running back... Continue Reading →
One last deep breath before plunging his head underwater. The cold liquid tingled around his ears as they quickly adjusted to the sudden temperature change. With all his might he pushed himself, with both feet, from the ledge and started gliding like an elegant fish in the ocean. He held his breath, counting the markings... Continue Reading →
This sentiment isn’t lost on you, I’m sure. I’ve felt it before, I’ll feel it again. That rapidly increasing heartbeat I always wish wouldn’t be part of it this time. Of course, it’s part of the game. Biology isn’t always kind with its side effects. Thank the gods my palms remained dry. A minor detail... Continue Reading →
There wasn’t much reason to say something. He could have, but it only would have made her feel bad. It was pointless to call her out on it, even though it was his good right. He knew very well that he was too drunk now and his comment would have quickly ended in words gushing... Continue Reading →
A clatter in the armoury, woke every guard in Chamonix.The king however slept in peace, on feathers plucked from little geese.The moon shone bright that very night, guiding a half-drunk sleepy knight.And down the corridor he raced, to find his key had been misplaced. Another clatter behind the gate, but all the soldiers had to... Continue Reading →
“You’d think they learned their lesson,” he said, scratching his temple, “after all this time, and they have not grown any wiser.”It was easy for him to just sit there and judge them. He did little else nowadays. But, don’t be cross with him, after all, he created this world in the first place. Including... Continue Reading →
