The invalid laments the loss of his mobility. His wheelchair is wider than his front door. Each day he mourns religiously before the vista beyond his window which calls and mocks him like a child rattling a bird cage. Everyone tells him how brave he is to press on in his condition. He’d end it … Continue reading The Sad Man Saves the Day
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A Pocketful of Stars
The teacher at the boarding school snatched a boy's smartphone from him on the playground. "Those are banned!" She spouted before storming off with the device. The kid's eyes welled up at the feeling of betrayal. Another boy comforted him "don't worry, you'll probably get it back. They're just banned cos the rich kid lost … Continue reading A Pocketful of Stars