“So, who’s going to die today?”

Jacob Hendrik spoke, his voice grim. He was sitting around the fire with the rest of his village, though he was speaking quietly to his friend, Lars. Lars was as anxious as ever, as he should be, no one wanted to be a sacrifice. Well… at least most of them didn’t. Some were sitting at the edge of their seats, hoping to be picked, to be sacrificed to their goddess. ...

Adeline opened her eyes.

Her vision was filled with pretty, vibrant colors, yet also warm and soft. The bed she laid in- though she was unsure how she got in it- was probably the best bed she has ever been in. This room, how beautiful it was, filled with things Adeline didnt even know she loved. Though, the admiration was taken over by confusion.

How had she even gotten here?

Was this what heave...

I care about you

Me and you, we’re closer than ever

I’m the only one you have, you’re the only one I have

And that’s how it’s been for years

I appreciate you

I look up to you

And I would be devastated if you were to leave

But at the same time

Sometimes

I hate you.

I get tired of your humor

The way you blow up on people

The things you talk about over and over again

Your pushy and nosy attitude

Th...

Atlas strolled around the kingdom, taking in the crisp night air. This was definitely his favorite time of the day. Usually, he walks around in the nearby forest. But today, he felt like walking around the streets. He’s never really looked around here much anyways. Looking to his left, he saw a small store. Was this store new? He didn’t remember it. It was closed now, so he couldn't go looking ins...

Jess sat on his bed, having been staring at the wall for the past thirty minutes. He felt shaky, ill, wrong. Everything felt wrong. This happened so many times and he just wanted it to go away. Why couldn’t it go away? Maybe it was the lack of human interaction getting to him. He texted his best friend (possibly best friend, who knew), Elijah, asking to come over. Elijah said yes of course, the lo...

The sounds of walking fill the air,

Laughing, talking, it’s all so loud, you’re the only one silent.

They pay no mind to you, giving you a quick glance.

They think you’re weird, they think you’re a freak.

They’re probably right.

You hold your tray and walk to the cafeteria.

The lunchroom is loud, it makes you want to panic.

You don’t, you just act like you’re fine.

You sit alone, embarrassed and ...