The early morning light was just beginning to touch the fast-food parking lot. Sid, a bundle of stress and rumpled feathers, rummaged through a half-open bin, his beak clattering against […]
Lately, my creative well has felt bone dry. This quarter was quite different from what I’d hoped for, and it led me to make some tough decisions. I decided to […]
Gedaliah’s farm is a place of cheerful contentment, or at least it is for everyone but Misty today. The sleek, orange cat sits perched on a low fence post, her […]
“My apologies,” Blake said, then froze. His eyes widened, and he stared blankly ahead. His mouth opened, but no words came out. “Is everything alright?” his colleague asked, a hint […]
Romy pulled her old, mud-splashed boots from the basket by the back door, a familiar scent of damp earth and hay clinging to them. The farm had always been her […]
“Mama Anya, can you tell us about the tower again?” The little family had just finished dinner. As was their custom, the children had run to their great-grandmother’s tent. Little […]
We’ve officially hit the halfway point of the year, and it’s the perfect time to reflect on my theme for 2025: “triple impact” across music, writing, and websites. So, how […]
Jerry’s flat was a testament to his suspended ambition. Bookshelves sagged under the weight of unread paperbacks. Half-drunk coffee mugs formed fossilized rings on his desk, amidst stacks of half-filled […]
A profound, intimidating silence reigned within the halls.They held the accumulated knowledge of humanity, gleaned from every corner of the known world. Each scroll and parchment was a hushed testament […]
Michael was strapped into the passenger seat of a roaring race car. His fingers dug into the leather as the world outside blurred past at terrifying speeds. The driver beside […]