The excitement of buying my first brand-new car was like no other. The glossy paint, the new car smell, and the smooth ride made me feel on top of the world. Like most first-time new car owners, I was handed a logbook during the purchase. While I had a vague idea of its importance, I …
Some of you may or may not be familiar with my sister’s situation. To put a long story short, she was dealing with a lot of anxiety following a lot of changes in her life. She had started a new job, had broken up with her boyfriend, started a new …
In the heart of Sydney, Australia, nestled among the vibrant cityscape, resides a peculiar family of supernatural beings. One evening, the head of the household, Mandor, found himself longing for a bathtub that could be filled with a special red juice – a luxury that would cater to his unique tastes. After consulting with his …
I am so happy. I can’t believe it. We got a house! We’re moving out! We’ve just had verbal confirmation from the landlord and we’re getting the paperwork tomorrow. I’m actually in shock. I haven’t even inspected the house, I’m just trusting the word of my housemates that it’s a good place in a good …
‘So… what?’ his manager asked, blocking the door to the employee locker room. ‘I’m just supposed to let you in?’ ‘I’m late for my shift,’ Jerome protested, gesturing at the restaurant. ‘No, Jerry,’ the manager sneered, using a nickname he knew Jerome hated. ‘You’re late for every shift. Didn’t I warn you?’ …
A sharp knocking on the bathroom door almost made me drop my magazine into the toilet. ‘Occupied!’ I grunted, annoyed. They hammered on the door again, making it shake in its housing. Muttering to myself about the peace and quiet a man could expect in his own home, I got up, cinching my trousers back …
After making note of the broken swing set, Rylee made her way into the old house, not entirely convinced that the entryway wouldn’t cave in above her. She hoped they could make this place work – she hoped they could make them work. She’d given up so much to be with Cole again. You handed …
“Maphira? Maphira?” Maphira came out of her daze, shaking her head lightly. “What happened?” The woman behind her, still sitting in the tube of a giant, indoor playground, cleared her throat. “I have no idea. We were talking and you sort of just spaced out for a good ten minutes there. What were you thinking …
So far, Maphira had experienced about as much luck as somebody who spent their last dollar on a fake lotto ticket. How many businesses and homes had she been to now to talk about the benefit of solar but actually seeking her sister? She’d lost count long ago. All she knew was that it had …
My girlfriend is so metal. If you’re out of the loop, that means that she is cool. I think. I’m pretty sure that’s what the kids have been saying these days. Of course, what the kids say is always changing so that expression could be horribly outdated by now. Anyway, she’s metal. That’s the point …