Calypso the nymph at the shores of her mythical island Ogygia. She entertained the Greek hero Odysseus for seven years, but she could not overcome his longing for home even by promising him immortality. Submission for #odysseyjam.
In retrospect, what she did that day was really dumb. I mean really, confronting five rapists on a remote street in the middle of the night? “Leave her alone,” Aphrodite shouted at them, her only weapon against them a very evil frown. “Beat it, invalid,” one of them said with Read more…
Akane leaned on his shoulder. He held her gently by the waist, and she noticed his medical bracelet that listed his allergies. It wasn’t just like the old ones, this one had a chip in it that could load his medical history to an EMT or a doctor. And Akane Read more…
Deep breaths. Okay. How hard can it be? Akane straightened her kimono, she looked lovely in it, checked herself in the mirror behind the bar, and made sure the white tube was tucked between her breasts. She was ready. She could do this. Li Wei, the groom, was drinking with Read more…
My dearest Laura, This letter will only find itself in your hands in case something bad has happened to me, that is the way I have arranged things. It happened, it seems, I don’t know how of course but I have my suspicions, and I can no longer postpone the Read more…