Miles looked across the field at all of his friends. It was a beautiful Sunday and he so wanted to frolic and play along. He watched as Trevor and Von ran zig zag laps and marveled at Aqib’s speed and agility. What good was being...
Her scream pierced the silence and fear gripped her very being. She could hear it breathing behind her so she froze where she was. She knew it could not see in the dark and that this was her advantage. She spun around and pierced his...
Lost soldier. It was a beautiful Sunday morning, Elsa didn't want to wake up because sun was kissing her face. Suddenly she heard a loud noise. She run downstairs, opened the door outside and found a beautiful flowers with a note: Happy Birthday love. Your soldier...
(In my head): “Now that’s what you call easy on the eyes. Look at his hair. He has nicer hair than I do. I always wanted wavy, blonde hair. God dammit and he has crystal blue eyes. Too bad I’m with dad. Hmm, I wonder if...
"Matthew!" I could barely hear my mother's voice as it trailed across the beach. The crashing waves provided a rhythmic soundtrack that all but drowned out her calls. Besides, I had no intention of listening anyway. It was the last day of summer, and I planned...
Talk #UBER -Hola! Oxana? - driver Hi! Yes - me -Hablas Espanaol? - driver -No- me -Oh, where you from? - driver -Russia - me -Russiaa! I'm from Cuba. How long you live here? - driver- - I just moved from NY - me -You like Miami? -driver -Mmmm, I like the beach and the...
It's 4am in Tokyo. Aside from energy drink fueled students and boisterous after partiers, most of the city is fast asleep. But the Tsukiji fish market roars to life as fisherman bring their plentiful bounty of bluefin tuna for auction. I carefully pick my mark....
Overthinkers Anonymous As soon as I hit send, anxiety rears its ugly head. What if she doesn't answer? Maybe she doesn't want to see me? Minutes become hours, and my heart rate climbs with each tick of the clock. Finally, I resolve myself to an unforgiving...
As father as son Dave was about to turn 6 when his mom died and he stayed alone with his father. His dad was always a role model for Dave and he did everything he could to make him happy. Everyday he would pick him up...
Selfless Gains Man #1: “Can you spot me bro?” Man #2: “Yeah of course, lemme just finish my set first!” Man #1: “Of course bro, your gains first!” Both laugh, MAN #2 pounds his chest and points at MAN #1. Ego Stroking Man #1: “I had some guy asking me if...