#shortstory

Five in the morning; the days of intense heat are over. The tree leaves, painted yellow playing with the cool breeze that begins to seep into my very bones. It isn't cold yet, but anxiety masquerades as

English A Disturbing Game “Deal the cards, Joy. I’m ready to win.” Tom rubbed his hands together. “You’re the biggest loser I’ve ever met. You haven’t won a single hand so far. Haha.” Willy picked up his

English The nest “You have to decide whether to get out of there, or you’ll lose me. I can’t keep being in a long-distance relationship with you that’s going nowhere.” Jess sounded a little annoyed. “Honey,

Poisoning? No one can know beforehand the strange turns fate might take; one day you’re buying antique furniture, and the next you’re in a hospital fighting for your life. The woman seemed desperate to

I’ve always loved wooden furniture with antique designs—especially pieces made of cedar with carvings—but given my salary, I’ve had to settle for just looking at them in my grandfather’s old books; the

A few days ago, I was sent a hand-drawn sketch for a hole to be cut into a piece of cardboard. To have the die manufactured, I needed to create a technical drawing that included the exact measurements.

​ ​​​Imagen ​ ​​​ Perezoso ​ Las personas desde que nacen están en un constante aprendizaje que va desde aprender a hablar hasta comenzar a caminar; así van siendo orientados por sus padres y maestros

Be the light of the world in moments of darkness; stay calm when everyone else loses their temper; remain composed and offer a smile to those who offend you. For then, through your presence, the Lord’s

She lives with her parents in the city of Puerto Cabello, Rosario has been very outgoing since childhood; she attended elementary and middle school with many neighbors from her community, but her best

​ ​ ​​​Imagen ​ ​​​ Un sueño ​ Desde muy jovencita puede tener muchos sueños de como anhela vivir de grande, que estudiar, viajar y como construirá su propia familia y si será numerosa o no; esto incluye

English Armero Frank was a friendly man and one of Armero's wealthiest residents. He walked along the cobblestone streets, always dressed in a shirt, pants, and a white hat; he had a well-groomed mustache

‎Laila—that is what the villagers called her. Her full name was Laila Jamilah, though she was more familiarly known simply as Laila. She possessed a stunningly beautiful face; her cheeks held a natural

​ ​​​Imagen ​ ​​​ Planificar ​ Hay tipos de personas y eso se entiende cuando se nota ciertos comportamientos, costumbres, gustos y en general su forma de ser y actuar; son por eso, seres humanos únicos

She lives with her parents in the city of Puerto Cabello, Rosario has been very outgoing since childhood; she attended elementary and middle school with many neighbors from her community, but her best

She lives with her parents in the city of Puerto Cabello, Rosario has been very outgoing since childhood; she attended elementary and middle school with many neighbors from her community, but her best

Bajo el amparo de una tarde nublada, Teresa asoma su cabeza por la pequeña ventana. Es difícil estar feliz cuando no hay nunca con quién hablar, pero ella sonríe y conversa con ella misma. Las tejas están

​ ​​​Imagen ​ ​​​ Hoy Es cierto que las primeras personas en ocuparse y preocuparse por el crecimiento saludable de cada uno son los padres, quienes se encargan del cuidado físico, mental y de la alimentación

English Poor Ryan “Friend, friend, spare a coin—I’m so hungry.” Tom was sitting on a dirty sidewalk. His face was covered in coal dust, and he had a long, unkempt beard. When he smiled, his yellowed,

Me puse mi sombrero pachuco. Ese que me regaló mi abuelo cuando era niño, tomé mi moneda de cobre que me regaló mi bisabuela, los pantalones y los zapatos blancos con rayas negras y me fui a la playa a

“What happens if you say no?” The young woman didn’t answer immediately. Her short hair was neatly combed, and her attire was simple yet elegant. Her hands clutched a tissue—tightly.