The pressure of making a New Year’s resolution was looming. Lila stared out her apartment window, watching the flickering city lights. Her phone was buzzing on the table—texts were lining up about making New Year’s plans, resolutions, and how to approach the coming year’s issues. She sighed and picked at a loose thread on her…
On the Blackbird’s Watch. From my perch in the branches, I watched them gather. The drums sounded steady and deep, drawing them into a circle around the fire. Hands clapped, feet moved, their steps falling into rhythm. They moved together, quiet at first, then stronger. Voices rose, blending with the beat. They weren’t separate tonight.…
Max was no ordinary gray-haired cat. His sleek coat made him look like a silky shadow that danced. And dance he did. Max was born to boogie. The living room glowed with twinkling lights, and the disco ball cast sparkles across the floor. Max perched on the armchair at the edge of the room. While…