Prometheus’ Example

Micheal couldn't bear the pain. He screamed out from the agony of every convulsing muscle, every singed hair, every bruise, cut, crack, and tear. He cried out to the people on the streets to help him. He begged them to entreat Prometheus, hoping that it would show him mercy. Nobody stopped. Like the dutiful citizens … Continue reading Prometheus’ Example →

The Cost of Isolation

I walked through the empty city, on my guard against any dangers, and hunting for any animals to eat. I heard a sound in an alley and reflexively pointed my gun at the sound. When I realized it was crying, I ran in, and saw a girl, not much older than me. “Get away!” she … Continue reading The Cost of Isolation →

The Sixth

The man had to pull with all of his strength to remove his knife from the body. From his pocket, he took a folded garbage bag, and began to heave the body into it. As he put the body in, he thought of the other five he had murdered. He would never forget the first … Continue reading The Sixth →