FWB: Author's Note

(October 17, 2011): I actually wrote “Friends without Benefits” for a writing contest that one of the girls I usually follow on Blogger hosted. It was her first time hosting a writing contest, so there were not a lot of participants. Therefore, I decided to participate in order to support her...

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FWB: Official

“…Hello? Kai?” “Evol?” “Y-Yes…. I-did I wake you up? I’m sorry.” “It is all right. Is something wrong? Why are you calling so late?” “It’s…. I…. Can you meet me in the park tomorrow? I… um… has something to tell you.” “Sure. Is tomorrow morning at 9 okay?” “Yes! I- I will see you tomorrow...

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FWB: Friendship

“Kai, why do you like photography?” He snapped a picture of a Silver-studded Blue butterfly taking flight from its rest on a golden sunflower, its white and blue wings apparent under the setting sun’s rays, before he looked up with a frown on his flawless face. His brown orbs looked past me as...

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FWB: Stranger

The sun was still shining but the leaves were no longer budding. Instead, they were shedding, one by one, to the ground. The trees were starting to show bared limbs while at their feet the green grasses has turned to a shade of golden brown. Autumn was almost over and winter was almost here. Citizens...

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Friends without Benefits

Best part in a relationship is the friendship. Stranger ll Friendship ll Official ll Author's Note When a man and a woman meet, they undergo three stages that will ultimately change their life whether it is good or bad. The first stage is the stranger stage when both parties are still...

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A Girl's Timeline

At six, girls my age stopped bidding their mother goodnight. My mom would tuck me in bed before telling me a bedtime story. At seven, girls in my class stopped playing tag with the boys at recess. Because I was so slow, I was always “it’. At eight, girls stopped being friends with everyone and...

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Seeking Serenity

She came to me in a dream. At least, it felt like a dream. When I woke up, or so I thought I did, she was nowhere to be found. Yet, I still felt the gentleness of her touch on my arm. The spot where she kissed my cheek was still tingling too as if she was still there. Her scent surrounded and...

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LMD: Prologue

PrologueDo you dream after you fall asleep? Do you repeatedly see yourself in a specific place and time with a certain person? Do you imagine the different endings of those dreams if they were real? Do you ever replay a scene over and over until you know exactly what is going to happen next? Tell...

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Let Me Dream

Prologue ll 01 ll 02 © N. Hli 2014 All rights reserved. [Official completion date: On-goi...

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Tranquility

Many people had questioned why I am a photographer and not a model. Many had also voiced their opinions and suggested that I be in front of the lens instead of hiding behind it. Every time though, I would thank them for the comments and then politely decline whatever they have to offer. Photography...

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I Have Feelings Too

My life isn’t necessarily boring. I am surrounded in a sea of entertainment as streams of stories meet my ears daily. I have companions left and right, front and back. Except for rainy days and new moons, I see the sun every day while I bask in moonlight every night. People would probably describe...

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An Angel's Heartbeat

Dawn is fast approaching. A lonely soul stands on the edge of a rocky cliff. Above her whistles the wind while below her the currents churn. Surrounding her is the cry of nature as it fights for dominance before the first ray of sunlight hits. Inside of her exist another battle far more brutal...

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Fallen Angel

Prologue It was dark and the sky was crying. I can still remember the night like an unwavering nightmare. Etched into my head and engraved into my heart, the memory is impossible to rid of. Ignoring the images is useless, for they come and go as they want. Even after they are gone, their unpleasant...

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