Tag: short story

No one came

She woke up in a panic. She had dreamt that he was gone. That he was no longer here to help soothe her nerves. To help ease her toothaches. To help her walk across all of life’s platforms. She ran her hand through her hair and worked out […]

Let’s get to work

There’s always a face in the crowd. There’s always a way. There’s always a need to find the truth. Didn’t matter how much she wanted to bury it deep into the recesses of her brain. The hunger was there. She took the safety pin and threaded her arm. […]

Fly away, find the crumb

Everything old is new and everything new is old. Her life was filled with vintage items. She was a collecter. It filled her with happiness and a sense of history. It provided her with roots. Or a semblance thereof. She looked at the spoon and reflected on how […]

Clarity brought action

They had saved for a year in order to have the trip of their dreams. They didn’t skimp on everything but they most certainly had shown restraint. And, it was worth it. The beauty. The peace. The lifted oppression. Their legs felt hollow. Their chest felt weightless. That […]