The Song of the Olive Trees
Their voices faded. They had probably retreated back into their apartment. And I was alone with my thoughts again. Alone with dark thoughts, and fear of death, and fear of the world’s end, and fear of being alone. Not that I wasn’t used to being confined alone — but there was a time when I might have friends visit. When I might go outside. When I wouldn’t be arrested taking a stroll around the neighbourhood, if not much farther.
The flames danced in the breeze
A daughter of the village has passed away. Presiding over the funerary vigil, the village matron reflects upon her death.
Series: Hansaiverse
A collection of standalone short stories that take place in Hansaiverse, an historical fantasy world inspired by early Imperial China and later premodern Japan.
Series: Vow upon my clarinet
Laura and Sarah had made a vow upon their clarinets that, someday, they would share a stage together — but when Sarah passes away, Laura finds herself lost amid their shattered plans for their future.
What Does It Matter?
Having just received the news of Sarah’s death, Laura prepares to return home. As she waits at the bus stop, her thoughts scatter into the storm.
Ghosts of the Woods
Laura inherits her childhood home. As she tries to clean it up, she finds the place haunted by the ghosts of her past.
Hi, Mister Bus
On her way from an audition, Laura meets an old friend. A lot has changed for her since the last time they spoke.
Doughnuts
A single father is at his wit’s end.