Author: Carina Lim

Loser

It took her more than an hour to get ready. She put on some makeup and fixed her hair while waiting for him to arrive. She slipped into her new sparkly black heels but didn’t think she was beautiful. She waited outside the house while shaking her legs nervously, hoping

TREASURE CHEST

Anderson lifted the treasure chest and brought it into the kitchen, craving for a freshly baked chocolate muffin. His wife was washing up the dishes when he placed the chest on the table. “Well, here it is,” Anderson pointed out, taking a seat. “Have you opened it?” his wife asked

Nonsense

(Part 2) “I need to get out of here before it’s too late,” Thora concluded, exiting the bathroom. “Some readings can be wrong, you know?” Erica tried comforting Thora when they were driving back to their rented apartment. “I know, but could it?” “Yes,” Erica assured her. “Do you know what

Nonsense

(Part 1) Thora finished her drink and kept her bottle in her newly bought bag. She continued walking along the five foot way with her cousin, Erica. Sellers were selling foods, souvenirs and clothes. They planned this trip, but it was put off for months as excuses always came up.

Move Away

It was the annoying phone call that Adam wanted to avoid. His phone had been ringing and vibrating since morning. As soon as he saw the caller’s name on the screen, he knew better not to pick up. He didn’t need his ex to be in his life especially when

Perfect day

It was the trip I didn’t want to tag along because I was lazy and mostly I felt awkward around people. It was a public holiday and I had plans including lazing around in bed with my nose in one of the latest novels. I didn’t need much excitement because

MISTAKE

JANE took the seat by the window in a quiet coffee shop. She placed her handbag on the chair next to her and looked at her surroundings. It was clean, calm and the place smelled of a mixture of freshly brewed coffee and baked goods. She placed the paper cup

Car Chase

It was late at night when Anson and Tina excused themselves from their friend’s party. It was a great party with good foods, beautiful decorations and amazing people. They left early as it was going to be a long drive home although their friend offered them the spare room for

DINNER

Frankie walked into the restaurant, and a young waitress attended to him immediately. The dinner was a birthday treat from Rayan. He insisted Rayan not to bother himself as he was busy with his work and a baby on the way. Frankie didn’t mind if Rayan missed it because it

Dinner

Frankie walked into the restaurant, and a young waitress attended to him immediately. The dinner was a birthday treat from Rayan. He insisted Rayan not to bother himself as he was busy with his work and a baby on the way. Frankie didn’t mind if Rayan missed it because it