The bus slowly pulls up to the bus stop and adjusts into park. The doors shoot open and the bus driver stares back at me.

“Swipe your card please.”

The bus drivers words only partially jolt me from my daze. Robotically, my hand pulls out my bus card and swipes it on the credit card reeder. I take my first step down the aisle and raise my eyes to scan for an open seat. I see one at the back of t...

Traveling through the night sky, it lets out a high pitch chirp. It’s large ears listen as sound waves reflect back and guide the creature to its pray. The creature’s black wings shine in the moonlight like a bottomless lake, swallowing the light. It’s eyes are open, but it sees nothing....

The doors open, revealing wide eyes as my friends and family gasp at the sight of me. Nervous to take my first step, I search for the eyes of the person whose opinion matters the most. Our eyes connect and I see a soft smile grow across his face. Warmth spreads throughout my chest and my feet begin to transport me across the room. It is as if there is a rope between us, slowly pulling me closer an...

The wood planks groan with each step as I make my way across the front porch. I halt on the first stair and watch as a cloud of perspiration builds with each breath. A cold breeze blows my soft blonde hair across my face, lightly kissing my icy cheeks. Peering out over the front yard, I shield my eyes as the sun deflects beams of light off the white blanket below. Taking my first step, I feel my f...

The soft sand hugs my sides as I listen to the waves and watch the colors of the sky change around me. As if exhausted from a full days work, the sun travels down, retreating from the ever darkening sky. Flames begin to build in its place, burning a trail across the horizon. I watch as the flames continue to grow bolder and brighter, a beautiful display of warmth and hope. Sadly, the beauty can on...