The Father (Part 3 of 3)
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…
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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…
ReadThe 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…
ReadThe 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…
ReadThe 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…
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