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 →

She stood, with her hands firmly holding the helm, controlling the rudder of her vessel. The parrot on her shoulder bobbed his head, dodging strains of hair dancing in the wind. The captain's uniform, fitted meticulously to her figure like an armoured suit, making any sailor fall in line. Especially her hazel-eyed stare, when it... Continue Reading →

He had the special permission slip in his pocket, though controls were rare they were not cheap, and an unfamiliar sense of elation pumping through his body. It was an unusual day during this dark time, allowing him to leave the house and head for the office. Courtesy of the cold weather, not the successful... Continue Reading →

The Fall sunlight broke through the trees illuminating the wet forest floor and lifting the damp morning dew into the air. Saturated moss warmly glistened in the eyes and crispy fresh air enticed the nostrils. Anyone could forget that heavy rains had recently washed over the land. A gentle gust of wind disturbed the tranquillity... Continue Reading →

Jimmy was only 2 years old when he first dreamt of exploring the big city. Back then his uncle Grealish would tell him countless fairy tales about a place where lettuce pieces littered the ground as far as the slime trail could carry you. But that wasn’t the only reason he wanted to go. He... Continue Reading →

After long he sat on his terrace and stared at the clouds. The wind blew strong and the sky was nothing but an incredible adventure park. Up there, he could see the icy landscape of Greenland’s outlines, only to dance with an elephant in the next moment, ending his discoveries with a beautiful smile made... Continue Reading →