Who’s that standing at the end of the street, he wondered from his windowsill. A vague shape, maybe frizzled hair, uncertain of gender, and age. He must be crazy, the man thought bewildered, there’s danger looming everywhere. For many weeks he’s sitting there now, observing birds and even deer, while humans have been locked indoors,... Continue Reading →

He was walking down the street, slightly hungover, at eight o’clock in the morning. The area he found himself in was completely deserted. The coffee places, that usually opened early, were still shut. The handful of seniors that waddled on the sidewalk eyed him suspiciously. The lonely bus on the road was empty. The smell,... Continue Reading →

The workday is over and I’m finally sitting in my car. Soon I’ll be at home, but I’m already dreaming about that cold beer in the fridge and my comfortable sofa. Misguided by my desire I suddenly find my self in a long cue of cars waiting for the light to turn green. Meanwhile, the... Continue Reading →

It was not the first time John stood behind the lectern with his carefully crafted speech. The same speech he’d been giving for the past eight months at a variety of venues all over the country. He wasn’t wearing any trousers. Typical, only he would have a nightmarish experience become true. What can you do;... Continue Reading →

The cement mixer churning, and the eager apprentice slowly learning. In front of apartment block zero, that’s where we find our hero. “Can I move in yet” – Impatience demands, but the construction manager waves dismissively his hands. The days move past and still no progress – “just build the roof, my stress needs proof”... Continue Reading →

Brisk air flows vividly through the canyons of the city’s business district. As a spectator from inside the heights of an eleventh-floor office, observing entertained, a dozen plastic bags dancing in the middle of the, now empty, intersection, before another gust of wind pulls them away through yet another ravine of glassy buildings. As rapid... Continue Reading →

Imagine you’re in a meadow. The flowers are blooming in all the colours you know, the birds are chirping, the sun is shining, and a restless creek is splashing gently in the background. Wonderful, isn’t it? Except, that’s not where you are. Instead, you’re standing in a pit and your arms can barely reach the... Continue Reading →

It’s that time of the year, when everyone feels cosy and joyful. The fireplace is lit, with logs from the shed, the tea on your armrest is hot, and outside the snow is falling. Or so the fairy tales will make you believe. In reality, your boss just sent you a last-minute request, your project's... Continue Reading →

It’s hardly an unusual view, observing brown and green mingle with one another. And yet, this particularly perfect round and coloured shape, surrounded by a sea of white, glistened brighter than ever in the cold winter light. Perfectly centred, a dot, black as the night, reflected the world to those on the opposite sight. You’ll... Continue Reading →

“It’s not your place to interfere,” Peter argued vigorously, flailing his arms. “Why not?” Sam asked innocently, “they clearly need help, and I want to help them.” “For one, we’re not part of their tribe,” explained Peter, “and secondly, when have you ever helped anyone?” “Oh, come on, that’s not fair, I have… kind of,”... Continue Reading →