It was just an accident.

***

The wolf ran towards the burning house, unsure of what had transpired. Smoke rose from the flames, and he squinted, trying to see through the haze.

“Is anyone in there!” He hollered, eyes stinging from the smoke.

"Yes," a sheep's soft voice whimpered, barely audible amidst the fire. "Help me! Help me!"

Without a second thought, the ...

The leading, blinding way you’ve seized my head

Beneath the lust of youth that still holds innocence

With tenderness you lead me to your bed

And there I feast on sequins

And carve you up

With knives

And dance

She serves you up on center stage

Permitting you to strip your veils and scream

But I am here (and I am everywhere)

And everything you do you do for me

Yes, freedom, yes sweet autonomy

Ill...

"SLOW DOWN!"

"Slow down? We're in the middle of a car chase, no way in hell I am slowing down!"

"Well at least try and follow basic road safety laws!"

"Did you not hear me? We're in the niddle of a car chase!"

"Car chase. Oh my God, dont remind me. Why did I agree to this again?"

"Because Paulina, you are my best friend and support me in all my life decisions; including stealing a car and running ...

The rush I get from eluding prying eyes is like no other. I exist solely for the overpowering sensation of adrenaline coursing through my veins. Seeing panic overtake the senses of my prey sends chills through my body. How the smell of fear leaks from every pore as they begin to sweat from all the nerves taking over. It’s all so euphoric to me.

My newest source of joy lies still on the floor, sl...

Once upon a time, in the bustling city of Metropolis, there lived a mischievous individual named Max. Known for their love of adventure and pranks, Max was always seeking new ways to inject excitement into their life. One day, they decided to lead their friend, Sarah, on a wild goose chase.

With a mischievous gleam in their eye, Max hatched a plan to send Sarah on an extraordinary quest. They car...

For the past month Casey had been working with Detective Connors to track down and apprehend whoever it was behind the disappearance of the five missing persons who had seemingly vanished with no explanation.

The facts of the case were this:

•None of the victims showed any signs of wanting to leave or gave any indication that they were going to leave prior to their disappearance.

•None of the...

“I’m bored.” Jace drawls as he stares up at the ceiling.

I turn to my six-year-old brother, rolling my eyes. “Yes, so you’ve said about ten times now. I’m not sure what you want me to do about it.”

“Why can’t I go to the woods?” He complains, ignoring my remark.

“You know mom doesn’t like it when we go out after five. Besides, knowing you, you’d get lost.”

“Nuh uh!” Jace sits up and glares a...

Chapter 1

Sam

Perhaps Sam’s obsession with treasure hunting originated from his childhood. He would often find himself reminiscing of his late fathers’ attempts on ‘striking it rich’ by combing beaches with a metal detector during their summer vacations. Sam used to chide his father, seeking all refuge from embarrassment, but in truth could not deny the thrill of the incessant beeping over poc...

First I bring them in with charming smiles and witty banter,

Comments covered with apologies and glamour

The line is long

Of people waiting to be my number one

But behind the scenes,

Cutting ribbons is never what it means

And I don’t know why I love my toys

Because my grip has never been enough to be a rock climbers

I wrote a play in my mind and there’s always drama

So, maybe the endless line t...

“You just sent me…across the continent…made me cross the great sea…for a man that didn’t exist?!” Sorel demanded, dripping wet from head to toe. Oriana smiled down at him, the crown of golden leaves around her head glittering in the sunlight.

“Sorel, please, you’re getting the carpet all soggy,” she mused, putting on a fake pouty face.

“That’s all you’re worried about!?”

“Alright, perhaps I d...