short-story
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“To be admitted to The Academy, so you may train to perhaps become a Majik, of course,” the man explained, looking across at the four teens. “You may start by stating your qualifications for acceptance.”
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Forgiveness, she learned, wasn’t forgetting—it was surviving without poisoning yourself.
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Jak didn’t care much for politics, nor the lives of kings and queens, and yet here he was fighting their war. Deprived of his liberty, forced to fight, forced to kill, forced to die. But through his anger and despair, one vision kept shining through: Martha–smiling and happy and waiting for him to come home.
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What better way to spend Christmas than having your car break down in the NC mountains? Well, let’s ask Jared Miller. . .
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The narrative explores Kayra’s journey of self-discovery as she grapples with her feelings for Noel and her past with Adrianne. As she navigates the complexities of love and heartbreak, she realizes that true home lies within oneself. Ultimately, Kayra recognizes the importance of finding her own identity before embracing new relationships.
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The narrator reflects on a past relationship while retrieving her watch from an ex. Despite intentions for closure, her emotions resurface, leading to a bittersweet farewell. As she grapples with lingering feelings and the realization of love lost, she finds herself emotionally vulnerable, confronting unexpected heartache after their final encounter.
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Trauma has a way of changing people for the worse. Add that to a culture that told you to tough it up even if it literally cost you your arm. . .
