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A New Home
The Conner family moved to Jarvis City at the start of the 2nd semester. Coming from Texas, the winters here were a bit harsher than what they were used to, but it wasn’t anything they couldn’t handle. At least Ron and Luary didn’t think so. Their youngest son wasn’t that convinced. He had a bad experience at a ski resort. That was the first time Bobby saw snow. To see the ground covered in it was the most amazing thing he’d ever seen. He ran right out into it with nothing more than a T-shirt and a pair of jeans. He’s heard of a snowball fight. But now he realized that snow could fight back. He was sick for 2 weeks. Ever since, he hated the snow. He had no idea what winter was like.
By David E. Perry3 years ago in Fiction
Power of the Lightning Bird
In the heart of a Bukhosi village, where golden grasslands stretched as far as the eye could see, there lived a woman named Somila. Her life, once filled with the promise of love, had become a tapestry of suffering and persecution. Abused by her husband, she bore the weight of false accusations that labeled her a witch. Her husband, blinded by a toxic brew of resentment and his own misfortunes, refused to support their family, blaming Somila for his ailments and failures. The village, swayed by his manipulative narrative, turned against her. Accusations of witchcraft echoed through the narrow alleys as they sought to stone Somila to death. Miraculously, Somila survived the vicious assault, escaping the clutches of her tormentors. Yet, the daughter left behind, was subjected to the same abuse and condemned as the daughter of a witch, faced a fate worse than her mother's.
By Gaia Mokoena3 years ago in Fiction
Songs of the River's Repentance: A Tale of Jengu's Grace
In the heart of a village nestled along the banks of a meandering river, the people suffered beneath the unrelenting grip of a merciless drought. Crops withered under the scorching sun, and the once vibrant community faced the specter of famine. Desperation hung thick in the air as the villagers looked to their king for answers.
By Gaia Mokoena3 years ago in Fiction
Special Delivery. Top Story - February 2024.
The heat register hums its sleepy tune as I stare listlessly at the snowy yard. The peace of the scene is interrupted by the crunch-crunch-crunch of the ill-prepared neighbors as they trudge arduously to their front door, arms full of supplies and children.
By Merrie Sanders3 years ago in Fiction
