“Cupcake? They’re vegan and gluten free, but still delicious!” I was standing in line at one of my favourite stores. It was their yearly anniversary sale, and since they’re a beloved local shop with a long history in Winnipeg, the place was packed. “Thank you!”, I replied as I unwrapped my treat, taking care not to get any of the blue frosting on my fingers. I juggled my soon-to-be purchased items in my other hand and took a moment to take in my surroundings. I have a terribl

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The Kitchen Safe seems to have set off a spark. The turning of the dial. Pressing down. Watching the countdown. The familiar noise of the...

I laid in bed, my eyes fixed on the small screen in my hand. My thumb swiped endlessly, bringing a barrage of colourful images that kept...

Since I was now the proud owner of the world’s most basic flip phone, I thought it might be a good idea to equip myself with things I...

She gazed at me, her eyes dancing their way across my face, until a warm smile appeared. “I have to say, you look so much like your...

The long list of phones were beginning to become overwhelming. Nine open tabs on my laptop displayed endless options of phones and plans...

I stood still. Before me was a trail, about four kilometres long. Cedars, poplars, and pine trees surrounded me, their scent revealing...

It was Christmas morning. I opened my eyes. We were teenagers now, my brother and I. Gone were the days of running down the staircase at...

I poured my heart out. As I read the words written on the screen, the ones that had seemingly flown out of me, I felt a kinship with...

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The light danced across the tablecloth. Tiny animations paired with humorous sound effects had the room erupting with laughter as I...

My body was tense. My eyes fixed straight ahead. My breathing was shallow. I felt paralyzed, with the exception of a single limb that...

It was my second semester at college. The small Alberta city I lived in was also a university town, and I had found twenty-four year old...

“HONK!” I raised an eyebrow as I glanced in the rear view mirror. There was an SUV behind me, and it was growing increasingly louder....

“I’m bored.” My Mama (grandmother) briefly turned from the stove, raising an eyebrow. She was making Sunday dinner, a Hungarian feast of...

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I sat in the waiting room, my purse hanging off my left shoulder, my backpack by my feet. The light bounced off the walls, making me...