There was no way I could've comprehended what happened that day. Just me and Steve, a friend since childhood. I hadn't seen him in a while, we both have good jobs, but busy lives where free time is limited. He had insisted on taking a shortcut through the more dingy and dangerous parts of New York, the parts that are infested with gangsters and vandalism, just to get to our usual cafe. I tried to ...

“Here, have this!” My new neighbour beamed, holding a pink, flowery biscuit tin.

“Wow, thanks!” I said, smiling back. Excitably, I prised open the lid and peered inside. Chocolate chip cookies were piled on top of each other, still steaming, fresh from the oven.

“No problem!” His smile grew. “Welcome to Flumpletuff flats!”

He held out his hand. I shook it, nodding and smiling, as he did the same. ...

Edric was ready. He had prepared himself like his mentor had instructed, by getting a good nights sleep, and he was determined to do things differently this time. He was currently standing in the field that he usually trained in, the dew nestled in the grass as it was every morning, and the breeze of the new day rustling through his hair. His mentor, however, was not on time, which seemed highly u...

Edric Ivory was never really good at anything he tried. Especially killing monsters. In a world of mutant creatures and darkness lurkers he could barely even hold a gun. With everything he failed at doing, his confidence level decreased, which really didn't help after the failed Russian science experiment. (The monsters didn't mind though, I'm presuming.)

Edric was currently engaging in target pr...

Oh earth, oh earth, how can you be,

So perfect in your geography?

Your mountains tower, your rivers run free,

Your wondrous terrain is a sight to see.

Your incredible beauty is truly divine,

With oceans of blue and forests of pine,

Atop every hill, there is a view,

Representing nature, proud and true.

You have many natural features to boast,

Like the beaches that stretch across your coast,

And ...

Fredrick yawned as his eyes gradually flittered open, allowing him to focus on the room around him. A calm wallpaper covered the walls, with green patterns and swirls. A lovely racing-green sofa waited patiently for someone to enjoy the comfort it provided to everyone who sat on it. Picture frames hung from the walls, each one a painting of places he’d been before, however, the most beautiful scen...

It is the year 3055, a year of new discovery, innovation, and advancement. The 7 deadly sins have gathered round an oak table to discuss their current state, as they do every few hundred years.

The seven ancient figures sit awkwardly, staring at each other cumbersomely yet with malice.

There was pride, shoulders wide with an arrogant grin, an overconfident narcissist with a crown adorning his hea...

To those who don’t listen, words are a waste,

You realise when you see the look on their face,

Staring into nothingness, so nieve,

Tell them what you want but they won’t believe,

To them, words are a waste of time,

Because they think that they’ll be fine,

They’ll do no good, make no progress,

Without the knowledge they could possess....

I gripped my oar as I pushed it through the pristine water. It was clear and calm, and it spread out ahead as far as the eye could muster to see. Mountains lay out for miles beside me, coated with luscious forest. The silence was like a magical song that tickled my ears with its peaceful and soundless tune.

Before me, two Lanterns floated, each one a bright beacon, testaments to the stars twinkli...

Lifty felt the cool breeze gently stroke his face, a soothing sensation. He felt the uneven rocks beneath his feet. He was exhausted.

With prompt haste, he took off his flowing wizard’s robe and shoved it into his bag. He sat down and breathed a sigh of relief. Some well earned rest, he thought.

Lifty admired the view, setting his staff on the floor beside him. A quarry, but no ordinary one. It wa...