In an age where truth was as malleable as clay, Sally skilfully navigated the murky waters of online media. The headlines grew more scandalous and less credible by the day. "Car admits Transformers are real!" one claimed. "Local Dogs refuse Peace Pact with Park Squirrels!" another exclaimed. Sally chuckled. What a time to be alive!... Continue Reading →
High above the trees, wings flapping, and a sensation of freedom so unique that any other living species would be envious if they knew. Not to mention, the view was spectacular. In the distance, a mountain range stretched across the horizon. The shining white peaks glistened in the sunlight as if someone had scattered copious... Continue Reading →
It's not every day you see a chicken cross the street. Of course, the proverb has been around for a long time and certainly has its meaning, but this is not an origin story. This is also not the tale of a feather, although let me tell you, if you could see what I just... Continue Reading →
She stood at the counter of a coffee place in the middle of the train station, where she would wait for her parents to arrive. As she pondered the menu a woman in front of her abruptly turned around to kindly invite her, without any reason, for a coffee. Perplexed that the offer was genuine... Continue Reading →
Tumultuous sounds filled his ears as he looked down at the piece of paper in his hands. Then, for a brief moment, he allowed his attention to shift to the multitude of voices outside. A man with a raspy voice cried out to the bystanders that his fish was freshly caught this morning. Another man... Continue Reading →
As time began to slow and his mind finally eased into a long-lost rhythm of tranquillity the sun was already setting. Armed with a cup of tea and a blanket around his feet, he embraced the cold winter evening. He sat on a chair by the window, realising how rare this moment had become for... Continue Reading →
They felt as if caught in a labyrinth. Though every path was different they seemed identical. Long winding corridors left them second guessing at every turn whether this place had an end, let alone an exit. The mocking arrows on the ground, a promise of guidance, became more taunting with every new hall that they... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
