The Playground, Pup, and Summit
A series of short stories
Playground
The edge of the world is mother nature’s playground. Day by day, she graces us with an innocuous presence, searching for the right combination of elements. One afternoon, she flips the script. In an instant, life turns upside down.
Pup
A walk on the beach is a peaceful escape. The pup, a welcome companion. When you see the look on his face, you’ll know what I mean. Sometimes, he chases a frisbee. Today, a tennis ball. Life’s better when we share it with others. If only I knew what was humming along inside his mind.
Summit
For days, a climber inches closer to the summit; the first to step atop its peak. Nothing ever seemed so close, yet still so far out of reach. Finally, the fateful moment. The one in every climber’s dreams. One last step — she breathes.
