The Onion Lady
By Francesca Duong When I think of onions, I think of their stinging flavor and ability to make people’s eyes overflow with tears. Personally, I have no use for onions; … Read More
Category: Gwangju Writes
Up the Mountain and into the Fog
I was assured by my friend that hiking through the Mudeungsan National Park (무등산국립공원) would be a gradual incline.
“It will be perfect for your first time hiking,” she said. “We will take it slow.”
I was lied to.
The Mysterious Case of the Missing Hiker
Detective Johnny McGruff was a seasoned detective from North America who was in Gwangju, South Korea, for a short vacation. He had always been fascinated with South Korean culture and could not wait to explore the city. As he was walking down Geumnam Street, he noticed a commotion near the ACC in downtown Gwangju. Curiosity getting the better of him, he made his way over to the crowd to see what was happening.
A Can of Coke
“You count your blessings when she asks what you are up to. You answer, throat hoarse from being out of use for so long.”
Whose Onus Is It, Anyway?
“The land of familiar places will change;
Let’s do something before it gets strange!”
Freckles
“Each time you die another freckle is added to your skin. How faint the freckle indicates how much of a positive impact you had on the life you just expired from. “
Mysterious Maiden
Deep in the mountains, there once lived an old bachelor. Every day, he would go digging for herbs and then sell them in the market. Nearly thirty, and quite poor, it seemed unlikely he would ever find a wife. One day he went deeper in the woods than usual, looking for herbs, and struck such a rich vein that he lost track of time. Before he knew it, the sun had set, stranding him in the dark. Eager to get home, he only got more lost in the forest. He had no other recourse but to keep wandering. At last, he saw a faint light flickering in the distance. He ran over to see who it might be. What he found was a straw-thatched house with a fenced-in garden. Hearing his footsteps, a young woman came out to greet him.
The Stolen Bride
A strange tale, this.