Tomorrow’s Words_Feather and Gold_The Rightful Heir: Part 1_The Night That Didn’t End
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Tomorrow’s Words
Out of the blue, the boy appeared in front of me.“I want to die!” he sobbed, rivulets of tears streaming down his chubby cheeks.It’s not often that children step into the path of an oncoming bike, holding out the palm of their hand as a traffic warden would. Had he had run away from home after a hiding?“I really want to die. It hurts. It hurts so much.” The words came out in gasps. This was not the time to offer platitudes. I got off my bike and hugged him, then rummaged in my backpack to get him a tissue. I also fished out a bottle of orange juice, which he gulped thirstily, licking his lips ...
Feather and Gold
The harsh wind broke through all sides. Capturing the sounds of the night, it permeated fear through veins. Pushing the dead leaves, it picked up some parts and performed the last dance of death with them. The echoes of the sneakers were reminiscent of a terrifying shooting. It spread far and wide, over branches and thick grass. The blades of grass cut the wind, letting out the blood-curdling whistle. The forest swayed, each tree trampling its rival. They struggled with dominance, launching their bodies as close to the road as possible. The washed-out road intertwined with darkness penetrated ...
The Rightful Heir: Part 1
The Rightful Heir: Part 1 Autumn. Such a lovely season to all. When leaves start to fall and change into shades of red, orange, yellow, brown, and so on. The grass will be covered with thousands of them, as they are ready for the new year to begin. A new start. The chilly breeze blows from side to side. Making the weather ever so pleasant. The time of the year when everyone is getting ready to experience such beautiful sights. Yes, it is the time of the year where the little, new princess was born. Such a lovely day it was to all. The first of October. Everyone was happy and joyful. Everyone w...
The Night That Didn’t End
“What was that?” I woke up on a shivery winter night and started searching for my specs. “It’s so dark, seems the middle of the night… what a nightmare I had.” I thought, resettling to sleep. “Hey no! That’s not a dream. Someone’s banging the door. But at this hour! What is the time now? Where’s my cellphone? Goodness, it’s 12!” I paused. Another bang followed… making me really frightened now. I’m alone at home and it seems someone’s trying to break down the door. Should I… open it? Of course not, I decided, burying myself under the blanket. But curiosity got better of me. A minute later, I g...