Tag: story
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The age of light
“Bring in the next one.” Everyone in the arena turned their heads towards the double sided doors opening, creating a high, groaning noise that silenced every sound inside. A man wearing only a dirty damaged robe appeared being brought in shackles by three armored guards. His chest was exposed. He had over the shoulder messy…
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A lifetime of neighbors (part 2)
**To read part one of this story, click here** Ok, we’re back. Apartment rents are extremely high and they keep rising. Property prices are multiplying in a matter of one or two years and people are still paying over the appraisal. Inflation is eating up our salaries. Jobs are simply not paying enough. How can…
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A lifetime of neighbors (part 1)
Being a realist, of course I know the odds of having a ‘bad neighbor’ is higher than finding a good one. They don’t have to be inherently bad people, just inconsiderate, weird or even clumsy. Well, I’ve had my share of both the scheming and the aloof ones. The results more or less the same:…
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A covert truth (pt. 1)
– I’m telling, the guy is a fucking moron! How can you actually listen to what he says every time he grabs the mike! “Hey, look, but—” — But NOTHING, I cannot believe he’s the chief executive. Hate this country so much! “Man, calm down (puts his hand on his friend’s shoulder and speaks softly).…