short-story

1. Saffron 2025-12-20

   In some way, everyone in the village was connected to the saffron field. Nearly all the able bodied villagers participated in the harvest of the tiny dark orange rods extending from the heart of the flower. The owner of the field was a fortunate and generous man. While most of the villagers could not afford to purchase the very spice they picked, some would manage to end up in their pockets.

2. Looking Out for the Big One 2025-12-20

   Darcy was obsessed with a being of epic proportions and nearly limitless power. She was determined to find this immense creature that nobody else could seem to find. Something told her she must keep this pursuit a secret. When the time was right, she had faith that the being would reveal itself. Darcy was on a trip in the country with her family. There was a smell of hickory in the air.