“As dark and as bleak as the night” I had to reread that line a few times before I could continue. The more I thought about it, the more it bothered me. Does everyone have such a negative opinion of the night? I couldn’t help but think of the nights I used to spend at the lake house. Back when I was a kid, I would spend nights out on a boat in the middle of the lake just escaping everything around...

Wait how does this work again? Am I doing it right? Nope. Apparently not. Did anyone see that? Imma just do quick look around the room. Doesn’t look like anyone’s looking. Yep. Im in the clear. Score! Ok back to figuring this thing out.

So how does lunch work around here? Do we all break at the same time orrr is it like eat when you’re hungry? Mmm what’s he eating? Looks good.

Managers looking...

“Dear Ariel,

You’re not supposed to know I exist. I’m definitely not supposed to be writing this to you. But I’m out of options. You’re my only hope. My world is falling apart. Everything has gone wrong. Please. I need your help! If you are willing to help, replace this note with one of your own. I’ll come pick it up. Please, we’re desperate!

...

“She giggled as he pushed a lock of golden hair behind her ear. They had savored each bite of the picnic relishing in the time alone with one another. He uncovered dessert along with a surprise. Her radiant face lit up when she saw the diamond ring. He hesitantly asked the big question, but her answer was obvious by the squealing and hugging that followed. And the two lived happily ever after. The...

Then it begins.

The battle they’ve been preparing for for months has arrived. Soldiers on either side draw their swords as their kings ride back with the cry of battle on their lips.

Then it begins.

Generals call out to their armies to fire. Soldiers hidden in their forts raise their guns to the opposing side. War rages on.

Then it begins.

Politicians on either side of the courtroom yell, bot...