Allen ZhouInto the JungleThe border between Belize and Guatemala is rife with tension, even basic liberties such as using the toilet comes with a fee. A lady is…Jun 17, 2020Jun 17, 2020
Allen ZhouPicking BattlesEvery summer evening, my friend George and I find ourselves at the park beside General Currie elementary school looking for an empty court…May 22, 2020May 22, 2020
Allen ZhouReflections“It broke,” the apprentice said in a shaky voice. For a brief second, a tense silence filled the air. “What broke?” the older man finally…May 17, 2020May 17, 2020
Allen ZhouWhole Foods“You must cover your face. Mayor’s orders, not my call,” the security guard shrugged as he stood in the way of two ladies trying to enter…May 4, 2020May 4, 2020
Allen ZhouTrendsetterThe date was December 20, 2012, three days before the world was due to end from the Mayan apocalypse, I was kneeling on the floor packing…Apr 25, 2020Apr 25, 2020
Allen ZhouFangsThe teacher walked around to my desk and asked to see what I had made. I timidly picked up my creation and brought it up to her gaze. What…Apr 18, 2020Apr 18, 2020
Allen ZhouMithrilClink clink clink… and with each clink, a mithril ore drops into my inventory. There’s something magical about taking an action and…Apr 14, 2020Apr 14, 2020