Gemma looked at the changing landscape of the country. It was a strange year. Millions stormed N.'s beautiful building and palaces, plundering all, taking all from N.'s people and packing themselves in the flats, which were barely able to contain them. The people of N., on the other hand, were afraid of sticking their noses from their hideouts, they barricaded themselves in basements,...

Old age is tricky. One day you're full of the joys of spring, walking vigorously, managing your household duties, weeding your garden. You fall for the good day, making plans for the future, despite the fact that the day before you could barely walk. The next day the last fire from the burning candle disappears, leaving the lingering scent of smoke. You perish....

John's mother opened a foiled package and set the fire on the stove. The meat was tender and it was frying surprisingly well. She ornamented the dinner with lettuce and tomatoes salad. She poured some wine into the glass.  She sat on the balcony to give the dinner a sparkle of fresh air and rustic charm. She was enjoying the undisturbed view of...

Martha stood by the window looking at the horizon. She was woken up by a strange attack of anxiety. She didn't know if the note she had left on the table was of any significance but she logged on the system and saw the transmission of Jacob's final confession. Martha had known about drugs since she started working in the office, but as...