The Dreamer (part 1) The Girlfriend (part 2) Maya, As usual, today should be like any other day—supposed to be. It’s been a while since I’ve had a quiet morning coffee. Our child was still fast asleep in her crib, unlike the other days when she usually wakes before I do. I’m thankful that the…
Category: family & series
The Husband
The steam from the coffee mug slowly danced its way toward the ceiling until it eventually disappeared into thin air. I could smell the inviting aroma of the local brew. I took a few sips from the mug. My wife never made coffee this good. “It’s Saturday. Aren’t the kids home?” Amanda placed a bowl…
The Bear
I was slumped on the corner of the stockroom, along with the other things of no more value. Resting on top of an old worn out refrigerator, I could not see the ceiling. The room was dark, a tiny light emanating just from the small gap between the door and the floor. Dust had started…
The Farmer
Selection day. Today is my eighteenth birthday. And today, I have the right to choose my own Craft. It is the only day in my life when I may choose to become a farmer like my parents—or choose from the other Crafts. The town of Petani has three Crafts, as decreed by the Council: the…
The Girlfriend (Part 2 of 3)
I can feel the soft bed. Eyes still closed, my hands searched for Farneg—but he was not on the bed. A sudden rush of emotions overcame me, thinking about what had happened the night before. Was it wrong? Should we have waited? Right now, all I know is that I love him. He was sitting…
The Dreamer (Part 1 of 3)
The child looked at me and cackled. I held her gently in my arms as I made funny faces at her. She was such a sweet angel—innocent… and she was mine. My blood, my eyes. It was early morning, and everyone was still asleep. The crowing roosters hadn’t disturbed them—except for Ina and me. Ina…
The Murderer
What you failed to realize was that I loved my wife. I love my wife.
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