Jesse Leung
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A tech savvy philosopher interested in ethics, morals and purpose.
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Shunned
“Peter! Get ready or you’ll be late for school!” Shouted Peter’s mom from the kitchen downstairs. The teenaged boy got dressed quickly, for fear of inciting his mother’s wraith and exited his room, casting a slight glance at the room down the hall. He always wondered what could be inside. It had been locked ever since he was a child, and no one every went in or out. Shrugging off his curiosity, he dashed downstairs where breakfast was just being served. Peter’s dad was reading the local newspaper, as usual, while Mom prepared a breakfast fit for a king.
By Jesse Leungabout a month ago in Fiction
Blowing The Top Off
Run! I have to get out of here! Did I get my pills? Oh and Andreas’ puffer. Wait! I still need to get all our documents! Britney rushed upstairs and nearly tripped on the last step before rummaging through her office to get all her identification and important documents. She quickly glanced through the window, where she could already see the plumes of smoke rising from Mount Baker. A sense of dread fell over her, as she realized her life was quickly transforming into a nightmare.
By Jesse Leung5 months ago in Fiction
The Fifth Day
Whhiiiiiii Whiiiyyiihhiiii! Grant’s albatross alarm clock went off, signalling the start a new day. Today was the day. Today was when all his live animals would arrive in preparation of their opening day to the public tomorrow. Sluggishly sitting up and stifling a yawn, he walked over the glass floor in his bedroom, overlooking the ocean with all its natural beauty. All manner of fish and wildlife swam under him; the room had been built deep in the ocean, giving a full view of the watery depths as one slept. The washroom had some privacy, as relieving oneself or showering with a group of fish watching you was quite awkward. It had been a long twenty years slowly building this wildlife resort, starting with picking the perfect spot and buying the land. Then came the backbreaking work of digging, foundation laying and structural building. Grant exited his residence and looked happily at the resort which was almost near completion. He had always had a fascination with wildlife, reading multiple encyclopedias as a child, describing nearly every creature known to man. With a jaw-dropping sized aviary and one of the largest aquariums in the world, The Five, as the resort was known, would premier as the best place to see wildlife in as close as a natural state as possible.
By Jesse Leung6 months ago in Fiction
Lost and Found
“Brian! If you’re not down here in five minutes I’ll come up there myself and take away your computer for a week!” Wincing from the loud booming voice of his mother, Brian quickly headed downstairs where his family was getting ready to enjoy a Sunday brunch. There was French toast, fluffy and drizzled with maple syrup; a must-do Canadian tradition, along with crisp hashbrowns, sausages and fried bacon.
By Jesse Leung6 months ago in Fiction
A Husk
Joel raised his head to the sound of The Price is Right blaring on the television. The show was his father’s favourite, and everyday he would wheel his chair in front of the screen to cheer for each contestant. In fact, it seemed he was happier than the winning contestants themselves, laughing out loud to the point of joyful tears. Joel removed his blanket, which he was sleeping under for the last hour and sat up on the couch, rubbing his eyes and unsuccessfully stifling a yawn.
By Jesse Leung7 months ago in Fiction
A Globe That Is A City and A City That Is A Globe
Boom! Boom! John winced after he woke to the sound of construction next door. Another high rise building in Surrey, he thought and right next door to his one-hundred floor apartment building. The skyscraper would join the thousands in the southern half Sector 604, formerly known as the province of British Columbia.
By Jesse Leung9 months ago in Futurism
De Nombreuses Perspectives
A bullet whizzes past the dancers in the party, like a hornet straight from its nest. Eventually it finds its target, hitting the groom of the wedding through his chest and straight through his heart, killing him instantaneously. The screams from the crowd and the frightened bride mingled with the panic and stampede as people rushed to get to cover.
By Jesse Leung2 years ago in Fiction
