If Jack were a person,
he’d be the sun on a lazy Sunday—
warm, gentle, a little sleepy.

His smile would be easy,
the kind that melts away worries.
Strong and athletic,
but soft and calm too,
never in a rush.

When he laughed,
it would fill the room
like sunlight through a window.

He’d make people feel safe—
warm hands, kind eyes,
a heart that listens.

He’d love food more than anything,
savoring eac...

Princess Elowen had been looking forward to this trip for weeks. A carriage ride through the countryside, sunshine on her face, the gentle murmur of rivers, and perhaps a quiet moment to herself with her favorite books. But as the carriage rolled over the last hill before the forest path, everything went wrong.

The world tipped, light flashed, and for a dizzying second, Elowen felt as if she were ...

I couldn’t sleep. Not without my Lucky Lullaby Lamp. Every night, it glowed a soft, cotton candy pink and hummed a sweet tune. I’d had the lamp since I was little. But tonight, it just flickered. Then, it started buzzing like a mosquito then died. I tapped it, and checked the cord. It was plugged in. “Come on, don’t do this to me.” I whispered, as if it would actually respond. Nothing. The light t...

The forest felt cool, shadows curling around me as I walked alone. A child’s whisper slithered through trees, soft, but calling my name. I followed the calling voice, leaves crunching under my feet, until it stopped, as I reached a twisted, ancient tree. My heart pounded. Why has I been led here?

I sat on a rotting box, thoughts booming in my skull, fear rising like a tide. The silence pressed cl...