Sarah had always been a hardworking person. She prided herself on her ability to juggle multiple tasks at once, often staying late at work to make sure everything was perfect. But one day, she hit a breaking point. Sarah had been working long hours for weeks, and she was exhausted. She was skipping meals, sleeping …
Sophie had always dreamed of becoming a professional dancer. As a child, she would twirl around her living room, imagining herself on stage in front of a cheering crowd. But as she grew older, she realized that becoming a dancer was easier said than done. Despite facing countless obstacles, Sophie refused to give up on …
Sarah’s eyes had pinned on the three girls sitting before her. Squinting, she felt jealousy clawing up her throat as she watched their blonde, shining hair falling to their waists, their long, lean legs bare under the short skirts, smooth skin adorned with perfect makeup, and colored nails swiftly moving on the phone keyboards. But …
Snowflakes fluttered in the air, covering the city with sheer layers of white blanket. Snow weighed down on the bare trees, filling the empty hollows while people walked with their reddened noses hidden in scarves. Samantha stood at the window, her arms folded, brows – knitted. Fury flooded her eyes, about to overflow from her. …
The sunshine reaching through the window glistened on the table, reflecting onto the surface of the coffee in Dan’s cup. Gooseflesh rippled up his skin, and he felt the familiar sense of hopelessness. “Dan,” a gentle voice made his head lift. Sally sat across from Dan, gazing at him. He forced a smile as her …
The rain dribbled down the windows, the puddles filling the streets, reflecting the cloudy sky above. People walked with their shoulders shrugged; hands hid in their pockets, scarfs covering their reddened noses. The end of autumn boded cold winter. The blankets rustled as Annie rolled inside them, growling, rubbing her forehead that felt like a …
Elena stood at the computer; her eyes fixed on the screen. The detective watched the footage of the latest crime in the town. “Strangely, the robbers didn’t cover or break the cameras,” Elena murmured. “As if they wanted to be caught, or maybe they wanted to feel some thrill.” They were five boys, only caps …
The raindrops hitting the window sounded like someone tapping their fingertips on the glass. The howling wind reached through the gaps, making the boy shiver, the dim, grey light turning his skin even paler. He wound the skinny arms around his shoulders as if he had no one but himself to hug, feeling like the …
The sun blazed down on Levi as he sped down the street, drops of sweat covering his forehead, crawling down his neck. The quiet gasps pierced the silence as the boy’s legs moved so fast as if not touching the ground, not making a sound. As burning grew in his legs, a slight smile rose …
The whole class had sunk into silence as Kate stood in front of the students with her presentation spread behind her. The teens gawked with enlarged eyes, the teacher beaming at the girl, and Kate felt the familiar sensation surging through her – realization that her work was once again best of all, her all-nighters …