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A Glass of Merlot at the End of the World
On a train headed to nowhere, all the blinds were shut. Outside he steel walls and padded cars the world raged, a reminder that existence stood on the precipice. And for those inside the locomotive, this teetering reality could be blotted out by denial and the drawing of a shade. For now these passengers on fate's carrier were content to stall their inevitable fate as long as possible. For now they were content to lie.
By Kyle Greifenhagen5 years ago in Humans
Double Date
Haidar fits his fat behind in the red plastic chair and places his shiny machine-gun next to him, comfortably easing himself into the surveillance position Abu Hassan, his superior, has assigned him. His binoculars glued to his face, he starts his night shift.
By Youssef Germanos5 years ago in Humans
dancing on thin ice
There was a snack bar inside the rink. It was a small town, it was used for both local hockey games and training. That was just normal. Syd sat at one of the tables while they were waiting for Layla. A Friday morning, it wasn't normal for her to be late. Scrolling aimlessly on social media until they heard a bag hit the floor and the chair be pulled out.
By lillypaddz5 years ago in Humans
Patio Wine Date
Scent of sprouting leaves, green ground, mischief of fast and furious backyard buddies squirrels, chirping red bird, sipping a glass of red wine in the lively patio marks’ onset of spring. These are priceless treasures in the world we are living. Today, many factors like virus, climate change upturned same world. I watch flurries of snow on a bright dry sunny day. The scene of crowded morning roads filled with school bus, trains and buses crowded with people racing to their offices, downtown streets having a rally of cars struck in traffic became obsolete. Silence hangs from corner to corner in each business place. Virus world has transformed everyone’s home to office, school, weekend getaway and dream destination.
By Anitha Sankaran5 years ago in Humans
You Had Me At Merlot
The coffee cup felt cold in my hand. The residue of powdered chocolate and frothed milk smirked at me. Yet another no show. Modern dating has become so disposable, so soulless and so unpredictable. I didn’t look at moments like this as being ‘stood up’, more like a brush with ill fate. I glanced at Bonnie’s profile one more time before deleting our only means of communication. A guy can’t even get a gal’s number these days.
By Stephen Johansson 5 years ago in Humans
First Date
Today was better. It wasn’t great. It wasn’t terrible. I guess it’s subjective, but in comparison to the other days this last month, today was better. I didn’t cry at the red lights, my hands didn’t shake in line at the coffee shop we used to stop at before work, and I only checked his Instagram activity once every two hours. I know because I counted the time.
By Marlena Anna5 years ago in Humans
Tabby-Cat Merlot
Work smarter, not harder, one of his father's favourite sayings ran through Liam's head. The sommelier was visiting this afternoon, Liam thought he had enough time to get the tractor running again. Changing the belt should have fixed the problem, it didn't. Liam had rushed his troubleshooting and now was in the midst of a larger repair.
By Christina Blanchette5 years ago in Humans
First Date
Today was better. It wasn’t great. It wasn’t terrible. I guess it’s subjective, but in comparison to the other days this last month, today was better. I didn’t cry at the red lights, my hands didn’t shake in line at the coffee shop we used to stop at before work, and I only checked his Instagram activity once every two hours. I know because I counted the time.
By Marlena Anna5 years ago in Humans
