Darkness is all I see with my eyes closed, and darkness is all I see with my eyes open. I lay paralyzed on hard ground. Confused. Afraid. Where may I be? Whomever am I? Seeking answers, but all I find is more questions… the outline of faces… blank faces, screaming in horror. But why… Confused. … Continue reading Dark Room
Category: Fiction
Departure
The gentle wind ruffles my hair as I stand on the destined ground, mustering the courage within to do what must be done. I feel the pull… the force of which threatens to undermine my plan of leaving. It feels as if the people I have known all my life are standing behind me, calling … Continue reading Departure
Coaches Are Comfy
Sometimes people call me lazy, and to be honest, it hurts. As you see, I do not think myself lazy at all, I’d rather say Intelligent, or perhaps innovative. Like for example: I lay down snuggling my pillow in my favorite couch and want some Ice-cream, what is the next step? Going to the freezer … Continue reading Coaches Are Comfy
Who Killed Carl
Carl, the very epitome of innocence and friendliness. Yet, he ended up in this sorry state. His lifeless body lays stretched out on the ground next to his beloved dog. The body of Carl is a tangled mess, as if he’s been ravaged by wild dogs. Which may not be very far from the truth. … Continue reading Who Killed Carl
Alone Among People
I stand awkwardly in the middle of a busy street, noting the flux of people around me, taking in the rhythm of steps on the ground and the hasty movements of people who are in rush to or from elsewhere. As I stand here, I feel but an obstacle, a rod that is inserted in … Continue reading Alone Among People
What Does it Mean To Love Someone?
Two shadowy figures, one small and one big sit outside late in the evening, enjoying the company of each other as they silently regard the starry sky above. Suddenly the small shadow breaks the peace, turning to stare intently into the deep blue eyes of his father. “Dad, what does it mean to love someone?" … Continue reading What Does it Mean To Love Someone?
Tightrope-Walkers
“Life is a gift, treasure it”. So said my mother the day before she took her own life. Living is like walking on a thin line whilst trying to cross over to the other side of a mountain range… Needless to say, it is a daunting task. And as such, it is impossible to stand … Continue reading Tightrope-Walkers
Another World
I lay on the ground, staring up at the green sky above, a horned butterfly sitting perched on my nose, twitching and playing around. I smile in a daze “Haha, how cute…”. As I now become fully conscious, I realize that something is wrong, very wrong. I sho the butterfly away with a hasty motion … Continue reading Another World
Sunny Afternoon
I sit rested on a blanket spread wide on the damp grass, slowly lifting my right arm to wipe the sweat of my brow. I chuckle a bit as I heed notice to the sun above. The ball of fire looks down on me, smiling, a bit like the one in the children's cartoon "Teletubbies". … Continue reading Sunny Afternoon
Envy
I have been working as a high-paid manager at an accounting firm for about a year now, but while it is to my satisfaction that money no longer appears to be a problem, my state of mind is in its worst shape ever. Truth to be told I am not satisfied with this job, it … Continue reading Envy
