~There is no expression so terrifying on the human face as a smile which holds not a shred of joy.~ The first impression Andromeda got of the girl known as “Kaylee” was: “She doesn’t look happy. She doesn’t look like she’s ever been happy.” It was an evaluation she quickly discovered to be totallyContinue reading “Kaylee’s Smile”
Daily Archives: April 21, 2018
Expecto Patronum
There was so much chattering. Jay sat in a corner of the waiting room by himself. He was not the only one who was by him or herself, but it did not escape his notice that almost none of the people present were at least speaking Korean. Some people were muttering spells to themselves, othersContinue reading “Expecto Patronum”
You Are Underestimating My Grandmother
Home, as one might call it, was a peaceful place where you came to rest and recuperate. That was for some people. For others, it was a place of painful memories and people you hadn’t talked to or about in years. Perhaps for even others, home was a strange mix of comfort and discomfort thatContinue reading “You Are Underestimating My Grandmother”
Avada Kedavra
~死というものは簡単だったら人間は暮らしまないと思うが…~ “Avada Kedavra. Avada Kedavra. Avada-” The words of the oh-so-simple spell echoed about a dark room filled with the soft sounds of rustling from various creatures wondering what the child was about. It was spoken like a chant, a prayer whispered into the darkness of the night. Boy 7812 had not been boughtContinue reading “Avada Kedavra”
Jacob’s First Audience
“Where are we going?” Kaylee’s voice was tinged heavily with impatience. Drew hadn’t been exactly forthcoming on the reason she was calling for their little “meeting.” Normally, she was quite content to barge into Kay’s room with no appointment, but great aplomb, so it was not only unexpected, she’d dare say downright alarming for DrewContinue reading “Jacob’s First Audience”
Ghost Child
~There is something about tragedy that makes us unable to tear our eyes away. Perhaps it is that the pain makes us feel alive. Or perhaps others’ loss reminds us of who we might have been.~ “I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS. DO YOU UNDERSTAND ME? IF YOU HAD GIVEN ME HALF AS MUCHContinue reading “Ghost Child”