The Voice

A bunch of us had decided to go on a short trip for the weekend. The house we rented seemed to be at the edge of the world, overlooking the lake and mountains, with nothing but the cacophony of insects and birds to disrupt the serenity. Perfect for a weekend of crazy drinking, dancing and fun, amirite? The...

Fearless

It was 2.45 am. Her heart was racing, overwhelmed by a fervour that only inspiration could evoke. A faint smile played on her lips, hinting nothing of the chaos within, as her fingers danced on the computer. On the screen, a masterpiece was emerging in Helvetica. *** She knocked on the door that said 'Editor-in-Chief' and...

The Smell of Adventure

If you want to have an adventure, don’t take the usual road. He was always surprised how his otherwise senile grandfather had these moments of absolute clarity. Every morning, right before he was to leave for The Streets, the old man would stop him at the door and whisper something into his ear. He would...