Thump thump. Thump thump. All is still– except for the beating hearts of the living. Darkness is nothing abnormal at this time of night. There appears to be a specific 12 hours dedicated to darkness. A time where one’s true colours are shone upon. A time where one is exposed to others in a seemingly […]
non-fiction
An Uninvited Visitor
“Sadia! You’re going to be late for school!” Baba’s voice echoes impatiently throughout the house. I hurriedly gather my school ID card—mandatory for whatever reason at this particular public school—and my backpack, drop a sorry excuse of a kiss on my mother’s cheek, trip over my shoes, and hop in the front seat of the […]