Published inHinged·PinnedMember-onlyYellow RaincoatSometimes mum knows the best — Mum never liked Evie. But mum had a tendency to not liking quite a few people. All my friends wanted my mum to be their mum and if there was a way, I was very much open to the exchange. You would not know, of course. …The Weekly Knob3 min readThe Weekly Knob3 min read
Published inFantastic Fiction·Apr 1Member-onlyRoom Number EightTwo little devils. That’s what they were. Of course, on the outside, they did look like two sweet little girls, but by now Sarah knew better. It was Sarah’s first time being a camp counsellor. Before she came, she thought kids are more or less nice. One week in, she…Short Story3 min readShort Story3 min read
Published inThe Fictioneer’s Treasure Trove·Mar 29Member-onlyBreaking the Glass CeilingIt was one of those days… When Annekka thought about her next career move, freelancing was an obvious next step. Like in any other field, it was the only way how to really get the right work/life balance. …Career Advice2 min readCareer Advice2 min read
Published inHinged·Jul 23, 2022Member-onlyThe World is OursThe little girl came running crying. It was the time of the summer when the summer was not yet totally warm but the child was running in the only dress she had. Her feet were covered in sand but her grandmother didn’t mind. …Hinged2 min readHinged2 min read
Published inStorymaker·Apr 7, 2022Member-onlyJust BreatheShe was born a third child. Kind of the little princess, or so would people say. Her crown was heavy though with all the expectations and all the love she received. The only girl in a family, the precious grandchild. She was the person her relatives came to talk to…Feminism3 min readFeminism3 min read
Published inHinged·Jan 22, 2022Member-onlyIKEA love storyThis is a story… of love. I first met you in my friend’s living room. I remember that moment when she was showing us around her first apartment. It was a lot of firsts: first very serious live-in boyfriend, first job after university, the first stab at life. …Bookcases3 min readBookcases3 min read
Published inStorymaker·Jan 13, 2022Member-onlyKiss“I could steal the breath of your lips if you let me. Let you lose yourself and forget who you are. You would be mine. Isn’t that what you want?” Was it? It sounded tempting. She could just close her eyes and let him carry her away. His cold eyes…Vampires2 min readVampires2 min read
Published inThe Junction·Jan 11, 2022Member-onlyCherry Blossom and the Golden StagWhen you meet the myth — It’s been several two days since the hunter was trying to find prey without success. Every hour his hunt led him deeper and deeper into the forest. He knew he was getting short on time but he wasn’t ready to give up yet. One more day before he goes home…Myths3 min readMyths3 min read
Published inHinged·Aug 7, 2021Member-onlyGoodbyeThe rain tapped on the window in a sad melody. He was tempted to trace each raindrop as it made its way down the glass. Yet, he just caressed the window. He was not sure if it was the weather outside or the house, because here you could never be…The Weekly Knob2 min readThe Weekly Knob2 min read
Published inHinged·Jul 31, 2021Member-onlyYou Can’t Stop the Progress“I am so delighted we finally met, ” he said with a bright smile. “Thank you, you are?” “You can call me Mr Waterman. I wanted to meet you for so long to share my collection with you, alas, I didn’t get many chances. Not a great swimmer, are you?”…The Weekly Knob2 min readThe Weekly Knob2 min read