I know they are there, well hidden, but making sure I am aware of their presence, just in case I was about to forget. This is tyranny, being on an apparent lose leach, but one that can be shortened at no notice: suddenly the pain, the endless despair. I see a glimmer of blue … Continue reading Ambushed
Viruses
Multitude
They land in waves, silent and lethal. It starts with this crippling feeling in the arms, the shoulders, then the vice at the back of the neck. The throat is soon paralysed, breathing becomes a struggle. Soon the only respite is sleep, assisted by Codeine. Their numbers are beyond mathematics: maleficent molecules to the … Continue reading Multitude
#FiveSentenceFiction: Feast
In their millions they invade the huge organism, and they die in their millions, slain by the fierce defenders. Yet their legions keep their assault, step by step gaining territory despite the enemy's resistance, blind to their losses. So small in proportion they are, a fraction of a millionth of the size of their target: … Continue reading #FiveSentenceFiction: Feast