Amal opened her eyes and looked around—a brutal darkness swept over her, depriving her of any beam of light. “Am I dreaming? Or have I been rendered sightless?” were her first thoughts. Still drowsy and weary, she wanted to seek out her eyes and ensure they were intact, but her body was entirely numb. A …
Just as Jack returned his gaze to the roof, the beams gave way, and sent it hurtling towards him. In a second, all that was left was darkness.
It started one spring downpour when the sky was a combination of pink and orange hue. The old radio I bought from Japan started playing smooth jazz that hums the syllables of budding flowers. I stood by the window, watching as the raindrops painted patterns on the glass, a soothing melody to my ears. My …
In the tranquil embrace of a quaint countryside in England, the golden sunlight emerged across a lush green field and the calm blue water of a pond. A large one-story building wrapped around the circumference of the field and housed those who fell ill. The staff within the building carefully cared for each patient. Thomas …
Life, they say, is a precious gift, a fleeting moment in the vast expanse of time. We are given just one chance to navigate the labyrinthine paths of existence, to experience joy, pain, love, and loss. It is a journey unique to each of us, a journey of self-discovery, a set of different emotions, and …
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“History was made on July 16th, 1969, when Apollo 11 launched from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex Pad 39A, successfully leaving Earth’s atmosphere on course for the Moon.” The TV blared out through the living room and kitchen, filling the space with an energy that Sarah had never felt before. Her hands tingled, and a …
“Tonight’s the night Jason. You’re going to do it this time, right?” Henry asked as he accelerated through a yellow light. It was about 8PM in Toronto. The wintery night sky had set in, along with some light showers that made the roads reflect every ambient light. “You should really stop at those yellow lights, …
The school bell rang out as kids rushed through the halls, trying to make it to their classes on time. Stratford High School in Dallas, Texas, was amongst the top-ranked schools in the state, excelling in both academics and extracurriculars. The school had earned numerous awards in track and field, Model UN, football, and cheerleading …
It’s always consoling to know that today’s Christmas gifts are tomorrow’s garage sales. – Milton Berle It’s 6 a.m. on Saturday morning. Time to rise and shine and get ready for the prowl. You’re anticipating a catch – to lure in some orphaned goods and drive a good bargain. Fall’s grandeur heralds in taking in …
Human novelty grazes upon the fields of infinite hunger for truth and discovery of the unknown. Voyager 1 continued through space’s vast, silent reaches, a lone traveler on the cosmic ocean. A robotic machine floating on the cosmic tide has traveled for centuries, bearing the hopes and dreams of a long-lost civilization. It was out …
