The moon shines no light tonight as I travel through the woods. The deafening silence only warns of the approaching danger. The only light that guides my path comes from the crystal in my hands. It’s guiding me somewhere. Where? I don’t know. I found the crystal in my bedroom one night. It just looked …
“X” is supposed to mark the spot. The treasure is supposed to be here, but I can’t find it. We tried so hard to find it. We lost so many people in the hunt. I’m the only one left. What’s the point of this treasure if there’s no one alive to have it.
The sling serves two roles. First, it prevents my arm from moving while it heals. Second, it reminds me of the cruelty of man. That night was a blur, but I clearly remember the pain from the blows that kept coming and coming. I will never forget the laughter that surrounded me as I curled …
It’s pathetic how hard the misfit tries to fit in. As if we would ever like her or be friends with her. She’s scrawny and freaky. She was never popular, so why would she think that one of the most popular guys would go out with her? She’ll get what she deserves, and by the …
The house stands empty and decaying. The vines have overgrown and taken over the building. There used to be a family who lived here. The couple and their daughter were happy and loved each other. However, one day the daughter left. Not everything was as good as the family wanted everyone to believe. With the …
I open my eyes feeling dizzy. I look toward my right only to be met with a punch to the face. How many times have I been hit? How many times have I fallen down? Why do I keep getting back up? I feel the pain radiate throughout my body. I can’t keep doing this.
‘Crash’ I looked over and I see his shaky hands and despondent eyes. This is the third ornament that’s been broken since we started decorating the tree an hour ago. He won’t ask for help because his pride prevents him. I don’t say anything because I want him to feel normal again. We try to …
All of the fairytales show the dragon as the last and toughest challenge the hero must face before getting their prize. No matter if that prize is the princess or the gold, the hero must first go face-to-face with the fire breathing monster of our nightmares. But what the stories don’t tell you is that …
I feel the coldness creeping in. The snow continues to fall as I stare lifelessly into the sky. My entire body is numb, and I am tired. The avalanche separated me from my entire group. I don’t know if the others are alive or where they are. I don’t know if I will survive.
‘Creak’ - ‘Creak’ The swing sits abandoned with only the wind pushing its weight. ‘Creak’ - ‘Creak’ There are no more children laughing and running around the park. They’re afraid of what happened here years ago. ‘Creak’ - ‘Creak’ They’re afraid of what happened to me. ‘Creak’ - ‘Creak’ I loved being on the swing. …
