It has a destiny to fulfill. It sits there looking pretty. Carefully positioned lights give it an awesome studio look. Make no mistake. It is not alone. A myriad of other… how should I define them? Species? Yes, a myriad of other species surrounds it and its kind. What singles…

I turn the tap counterclockwise. It squeaks in protest but it is no match to my mighty strength. It continues to complain and groan but it is inevitable. Water pushes through the air pockets and gushes out in abundance. Splash! I reach for the soap and scrub my hands —…

It was like any other night. Lonely nights. His wife passed away a year ago, his children moved out and had their own families. He spent his days gardening, reading, and watching television. He ended every night at nine. This particular night was no different. He stood up and paused…

Bumper to bumper. This is how I would describe the standstill traffic situation. Along with thousands of vehicles on both sides, I am stranded in early rush hour on a bridge that crosses the straits. The morning sun shines through my side of the car, making sure that I squint…

A beginner astronomer was doing his nightly survey of the heavens. To his delight, shooting stars appeared one after another. He took videos after videos. He selected the best with the most meteors to post online on all his social media accounts. It was an easy task. He was using…

Julie was wandering aimlessly. Her memory failed her. She could not recall anything beyond her current predicament. When she first started her journey, there was only the thick mist, the ground and the air she breathed. Visibility was limited. She could hardly make out her own outstretched hands. She was…

The brief winter sun streams through the window, casting a series of abstract shadows in the kitchen. A lone bowl of mashed potatoes is left to cool, steam rising into the cool ambient air. In less than five minutes, the cooler surface starts to form a potential difference with the…

A piece of paper piques the interest of a train passenger — Screech! The train comes to a halt. A handful of passengers got off. A lone woman hops on. It had been a busy day for her. She had to skip her lunch to finish her boss’ presentation materials. She is glad she manages to catch the last train home. …

The girl locked her front door. She took a deep breath and turned around. She was ready for her adventure. She picked up her backpack and rucksack from the porch and started walking. Her strides were purposeful. She reached the end of the block and turned towards the main road…