Rekindling - Part 2
Rekindling Part 2 Al Song Coalston Park was on a small hill with a small jungle gym coated in fading red paint along with little barbecue pits scattered around and a peachy yellow gazebo. We silently watched the sky burn beautifully as the...
Resolutions - Epilogue - January
Resolutions (Epilogue) January: Endings and Beginnings By Al Song January 1st, 2016 Last night's New Year's party was the best one I ever had. Arvin and Geo really outdid themselves in cooking for everyone this year, and the buck decided to...
Resolutions - Part 4 - April
Resolutions (Part 4) April: Exes and Explanations By Al Song April 18th, 2015 The morning after I stayed over at Nathan's place I left the bed and took a shower. A part of me was worried about Nathan, since I didn't want him to regret sleeping in...
Resolutions - Part 10 - October
Resolutions (part 10) October: Tricks and Treats By Al Song October 31st, 2015 The past few weeks before Halloween had been kind of tough. Arvin was avoiding talking to me and he looked forlorn whenever he was near me. Usually Nathan seemed...
Love Love
Love Love By Al Song It was about two weeks before the school year started that the boy's tennis team played against Snider High. I'm from a town called Newton, and Snider neighbors it. Snider was also where my boyfriend Jack lived and our high...
Resolutions - Part 3 - March
Resolutions (Part 3) March: Birthdays and Parties By Al Song March 23rd, 2015 I had a great time hanging out with my roommates and Nathan during Valentine's Day. The rest of February went by pretty quickly and Nathan and I spent a lot of our free...
Tempus Imperfectum (Tales from the Guild: World Tour Excerpt)
Tempus Imperfectum (Tales from the Guild World Tour Preview) by Al Song -- "No! Stop!" the tall arctic fox shouted as he furiously waved his skinny arms across his chest, signaling the young musicians to put their instruments down. He placed his...
Resolutions - Part 11 - November
Resolutions (Part 11) November: Significant Others and Significant Otters By Al Song November 26th, 2015 November had been a nice month, since there wasn't a strain between my roommates, my boyfriend, and me any longer. Arvin really appreciated...
Glass of 2014
Glass of 2014 By Al Song "You know what, Quinton? This isn't going to work," the red kangaroo said and stopped playing his cello. He put his bow in its quiver and sighed. He took off his bronze, thick horn rimmed glasses and cleaned them with one...
Resolutions - Part 8 - August
Resolutions (Part 8) August: Recreation and Parks By Al Song August 16th, 2015 A few days after I had that talk with Nathan I did ask for some time off and my coworkers were understanding even if they looked a little sad and disappointed. It was...
Laotian Rhapsody (Roar 9 Story Excerpt)
Laotian Rhapsody (Roar 9 Story Preview) by Al Song --- The pleather-clad dhole stomped his buckle-lined boot on the polished planks of the stage to the heartbeat of the bass drum produced by the water buffalo in the back. The smooth licks of the...
Resolutions - Part 5 - May
Resolutions (Part 5) May: Moms and Brunches By Al Song May 10th, 2015 Nathan played therapist with me for a couple days after the incident with my ex. He had always been a good listener and it was never tough for me to hold a conversation with...