Every day, I dream of his eyes. In my dreams, they are as bright blue as the sky. In reality, I don't know what color his eyes are. He never bothered to show up. Every day, I stare out the window of my tall tower, hoping to see a horse with a handsome man sitting atop galloping towards me. Every day, disappointment lingers as I go to bed. The only reason I am here, is because 30 years ago I was ki...

I smoothed by brunette hair and picked up my dessert spoon. I took a bite of the white chocolate raspberry cheesecake in front of me. It was delicious, as expected. Any less would probably get the chef fired. We were at my parent's friend's house for a new year's party. Except it wasn't much fun. Most of the families here, including us, were rich. You would think I would be happy with that. And I ...

Slowly, cautiously, I dipped my toe into the water. I gasped quietly at the freezing cold. I wanted to withdraw, but I pushed myself to fully step into the water. The small waves licked at my feet, and I had to suppress my giggle. I couldn't risk being heard. The punishment for even touching the ocean was unimaginably strict. Everyone said that the ocean was a dangerous place. That anyone who dare...