Break From Reality. Daily.
After her older brother died and her girlfriend broke up with her in the same month, Thea moved to a house in the middle of the woods. She lived a good distance away from the nearest convenience store. A fact that her best friend, Marie, brought up during their phone call. “But what if you…
This story is by Koa Zan and was part of our 2025 Fall Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. The holy city hid its hospital far away to keep citizens safe. That’s what Dr. Tobias said as the elevator descended. But placing the hospital this deep underground is unnecessary. “Why didn’t…
This story is by Koa Zan and was part of our 2022 Spring Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. After many sleepless nights, a couple arrived at the stairs of a stone tower despite their aching muscles. “Finally, we’re here!” Alouette said. Her hair, which was mostly blonde at the…
