Don’t you see her?There she is. Over there, by the chips. No, not the one with the curly red hair. No, the other girl. See her there? With the—wait, what? No! I’m not talking about the girl with the navy turtleneck. Besides, who even wears turtlenecks anymore? Although there is something very ~chic~ and laid … Continue reading The Girl by the Chips

For the last five years, 29-year-old Bernadette’s been clocking in at The Bank of New York promptly at 8am, processing deposits and loan payments, cashing checks, and issuing savings withdrawals until her lunch break at exactly noon. In the spring and summer, she takes her ham and cheese on rye in its brown paper bag … Continue reading Fura & Tena

Mhairi woke with a start. An errant dewdrop fell from the leaf that served as her shelter, drenching her entire body and the soft bed of pine needles she made for herself. Soaked to the bone, she stretched her long glittering legs and shook out her unruly curls with her slender fingers. The sun shone … Continue reading Seelie

The icy winding country road was flanked by snow-covered hills glistening like diamonds under the midday sun. Andi watched the mile markers fly by as her mommy drove on into nowhere. She missed her daddy but she knew that their time was going to be limited from now on, even at seven years old.Something happened … Continue reading Teddy

Ah yes, if it isn’t my favorite genre: rich people behaving questionably at their seaside estate over a long weekend.What’s in store for our scrappy and relatable outsider this time? She’s a little unkempt, save for her perfect hair (honestly, what is that style so I can tell my hairdresser? What products does she use? … Continue reading The Sea Shanty