If You Could Have any Superpower… Part 2

The nerve of that man! Eva was extremely annoyed by the wise man’s implication that she was to blame for her permanent invisibility. While it was true that she spoke without thinking, he was the one who gave her the superpower of invisibility in the first place. Therefore, Eva reasoned that it wasn’t entirely her …

I Regret to Inform You

'I've had enough of this place! Idiots.' Liv slammed the door and stormed out, leaving behind a group of shocked managers. Liv was known for her calm, quiet disposition, and this outburst was very much out of character. Liv laughed in amusement. Of course the managers hadn't seen it coming! So absorbed were they in …

If You Could Have any Superpower… Part 1

'You may choose any power. But choose...' 'Invisible! I want to be invisible.' Eva interrupted. The wise man sat back and studied her intently. 'Very well.' Eva looked at herself in the mirror and marvelled. After a few weeks of being invisible, it was still a novelty to have no reflection. The freedom was the …

First, Do No Harm

David was one of those people whom others were always happy to see and be around. Although he usually appeared to be suffering from some illness or other, people felt far better after spending time with him. He was known as a hugger, a very affectionate one at that, which the women loved. None more …

Lion’s Pride

I raise my head at the sound of voices coming near, the lion I'm lying against tensing in alarm. 'Quick, hide!' Eto whispers in my ear. I try to reassure the big cat, but it's no use. And who can blame her? Poachers killed so many of her pride, but these look like park rangers. …

You Need to Meet Her

It had been several weeks since the new trainee started, and Dan found that they had much in common and got on extremely well. From Marvel films to science and sci-fi, conversation flowed easily and made the hours fly by. Once so tedious, work was now highly enjoyable, a fact not lost on his wife. …

Well Done

The day began like any ordinary day: chirping birds heralding the morning, people greeting their half-asleep colleagues, frustrated commuters waiting for their delayed train. For me, the day was anything but ordinary. No, it was to be memorable, extraordinary; the day that I at last do what I should have done long ago. How easy …

Living the Dream

The sun penetrated the window, adding to the discomfort of an already warm room. Jess stifled a yawn, desperately trying to stay awake in this meeting that should have been an email. She didn’t want to hear Andy talk about how great his latest project is. A project that, incidentally, was hers and he just …