A day prior when the mosquito arrived, there was a carabao in a valley. This carabao was a friendly carabao, who helped the other animals in that valley. When the birds from the skies wished for a quick meal, the carabao allowed them to take bites off the ticks on his back. When the fishRead more
The Sistine Chapel was ready for me. The audience awaited my entrance. I checked my violin, my beloved friend, and adjusted the chords and the tunes to get it perfect. This night needed to be perfect. I have spent much of my time, much of my effort, for this moment. I have trained with greatRead more
Imperial candidate Dlucanen, more commonly known as Gaius Dulucanus Aquilon by the Roman people and Senators, peaked through the red satin curtains towards the amphitheatre. Already, people were taking their seats, togas of various colours mingling with others as people bustled by, their cornucopias filled with enough splendours to satisfy a belly for the night.Read more
“Honey, dinner time!” Austin looked up from his schoolwork. “Ok, Mom! Just a minute!” He cleaned whatever work was there on his table and scurried towards the dining room. His dad, Richard Cooper, was already on his seat, and so was his mom, Samantha Cooper. Austin beheld the food on the table in awe. SteamedRead more
My only friend in the sea was the anemone. Because I befriended him, all the other fishes bullied and mocked at me for being friends with a monster that eats other fishes. For a long time in my clown fish life, I was pelted by rude comments and beaten by other fishes. I decided toRead more
“A riddle, a riddle! A riddle, I say, you, dear boy, come out and play.” “Man, who in the Hell are yo? Jesus, you smell like my dead granma.” “Tis I , the Devil, I’m out to get the soul of thou sinning rat.” “Rat? Who yo callin’ rat? I ain’t got no tail likeRead more
Every noon, they come. Every day, they appear on the spot where they died. For one second, the townsfolk could see the people they murdered, staring at their own graves. The next second, they were gone. The townsfolk murmur and whisper to each other about the events. Some say that the ghosts of the blindRead more
People always need protection. They need a defense against the harmful things that will end their dreams and send them into an infinite darkness. In every generation, there are challenges and threats that can bring strong-willed mortals to their knees. Every day, bullies are there to bring innocents down and make themselves supreme. Yet thereRead more
My servant and I found a nice place to live in. We drove through countrylands and farms until we arrived at the mansion. It was a beautiful building with two stories, windows with lovely designs, and was composed of red bricks and white wood. The gardens held flowers of many varieties, the pool was asRead more