There was a man named Papi. He lived a simple life. He had no wife or kids. He spent most of his time running a small restaurant called Little Purple Cafe. It sold breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu featured dishes from all over the world. Purple Cafe was famously known for its naan bread and hummus, crepes, Korean BBQ, curry, and its flan. Papi was raised by … [Read more...]
Short Stories: The City of the Unknown
I just moved to the bustling and frigid city. The streets are always crowded and people are always trying to get from point A to point B. There are always mixed smells in the air. You might get a whiff of a street cart selling food, and the next thing you know, you’re smelling someone's cigar a few seconds later. Fumes from passing vehicles are always in the mix as well. … [Read more...]
Short Stories: No Place Like Home
I had been so busy with work these past few weeks. It was lonely here in the big city. I had just recently moved here because of the promotion I got. I worked on Wall Street in one of those typical skyscrapers you think of when you think of New York City. I liked my job, it was everything a 32-year-old would want. It paid well, and I was happy with it. The only … [Read more...]
Short Stories: A New Beginning, Part One
We had been traveling the open sea for weeks now. We set out on this voyage in hopes of a new life. We’d been through many countries. Our people were nomads. We lived off of whatever land we inhabited. Our last home was south of Asia. We stayed for nearly two months before we decided to depart. It was a beautiful time while it lasted. I’ll never forget the smell … [Read more...]
Short Stories | A Million Miles Away, Part Five: The Final Chapter
The exciting conclusion of the series, continued from the October 2018 edition of Nonahood News... Planet Earth still had hope. Even though it was destroyed 500 years ago, causing its remaining life to seek refuge and inhabit Mars, I knew a way to save it. My friend Pach spoke to me about the dark time when the Earth met its devastating fate. Its … [Read more...]