When we’re together my balloon is full of air, bursting at the seams

When im alone the knot of my balloon comes undone, it begins to shrink. I retie the knot over and over, but air always sneaks out

Some days, i can tie the knot tight enough that only a bit of air slips out, keeping my balloon light and full

Most days, i tie the knot too loose and the air rushes out, leaving my balloon deflated...

The year was 1875. A coven of witches had travelled from Ireland, all the way across the Atlantic and were visiting a small island off the coast of Canada. At the end of summer, every year, a group of witches travelled to Newfoundland to forage for supplies they needed for potions and spells. The coven had gathered a barrel of mixed mushrooms, chanterelles and chaga, bundles of wild mint and rose,...

He may not live in my mind rent free anymore, but he does stop by. I keep my doors locked at all times, but he knows of the broken window in the attic which will not close.

I know he sneaks in from time to time. I’ve seen traces of him having infiltrated my spaces. In the hard to access areas, hidden in the past.

Lurking around corners and hiding in the shadows, i know he is there, waiting for ...

Today’s the day. My eighteenth birthday. Today i become an adult and get to leave the government insitution i’ve called home my whole life.

When caring for a child became too expensive for the average person, the government created a program for kids to be raised in the insitution.

I used to think about it a lot. How my family was able to give me up and hand me over to the government. But i tr...

The town was small and everything seemed old and dated, like this corner of the world had been forgotten about. The buildings, cars, fashion, way of life, it was all outdated, but the town still had a spunk to it. There was something magical in the air here, I could feel it.

One day, I had overheard the person working at the post office say “it will get here when it gets here” as a response to a...

Her eyes, a light blue lined by dark lashes, were deep, like her soul was peering out through her round glasses. She had freckles dotted across her nose and cheeks. Her porcelain face was framed by her hair. It was dark brown, very long, and looked as if she had recently had it in a braid. She played with a small piece of hair, twirlling it with her fingers. Fingers that were covered in tattoos an...

“You sure you dont have any questions? I can imagine you’re a little overwhelmed right now. Our world is very different from the human world.” Mae leaned on the doorframe, her dark hair and eyes a total contrast to the bright cloud floating over her head.

I stared up at the cloud. It was about 1 or 2 feet wide, fluffy like cotton candy, and was a blinding bright white light. I noticed other peop...

Another afternoon sitting at the bar with a drink in hand. This time my laptop isnt dead and im actually focusing on the task at hand. Which is coming up with clever designs for a clothing line. My clothing line.

“Not having a boss would be kind of cool” i admitted to my sister while she took my empty glass and started making me another drink.

“And coming up with designs are fun! Although, i don...

“Im the saviour”

I rolled my eyes. “Oh yeah? And do you have magic too?”

“Kind of.” He whispered under his breath. Then added, “Farrah, look at me, im serious about this”

I stared into his wide eyes, he seemed scared. He was really playing into this bit. I debated humouring him and going along, but it had been a long day and i wasnt in the mood.

“Magic doesn’t exist and The Saviour is some k...

I threw my bag up on the bar and slouched down on the stool. I had the place to myself seeing it was 2pm on a weekday. I had been fired from my job a week prior and this was the first time i was leaving the house. I had wandered shops downtown, spending money i didnt have, then ended up at the dive bar my sister worked at.

“Is it too early for whiskey?”

“Don’t think anyone here will judge you” s...