John turned on the gas and clicked the utility lighter a few times, they never seem to work on the first try, but he got it, and the log ignited. The fire warmed his hands as he held them close. He tried hard to appreciate the sensation, because he knew he may never experience itContinue reading “Something That’s Never Happened Somehow: a short story”
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Versus: a short story
“Of fire and water,” he started, “fire is much cleaner. They both destroy, they both wreak havoc, but water is filthy. Water brings mold, breeds bacteria, and transports disease. Water so quickly becomes impure, and it takes great effort to clean it. Fire, on the other hand, kills mold, bacteria, and disease. It destroys everyContinue reading “Versus: a short story”