… a magical collection of stories, reviews, and musings crafted by an aspiring author.
Have you ever read a book without knowing anything about it? Or have you ever read a story that isn’t necessarily your cup of tea, nor is the subject a thing that you spare a thought over normally, with a character who is neither despicable nor loveable, but you find yourself drawn into it nonetheless…
Author’s Note: If you’ve read this before today, April 12th, 2026, you know a slightly different ending. I couldn’t write that last line back then. Grief was still blocking the way. ~ * ~ * ~ The loud, carefree sounds of children playing outside fill the streets and alleys. They run, stomp their feet, and…
I can see it, clear as day, as if I’m looking in a mirror. Years from now, when I’m old and gray, I’ll be sitting on a bench on the porch of my tiny home far, far away from the hubbub of city life. Somewhere no one can find me. A porch facing the mountains,…
Author’s Note: If you’ve read this before today, April 12th, 2026, you know the story could use a bit of fine-tuning. I’m always revisiting my work, tweaking things to make it better. Here’s another attempt at polishing something I love and enjoyed writing. ~ * ~ * ~ “This better be good,” I thought as…