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.”
Tag: short
Whose Onus Is It, Anyway?
“The land of familiar places will change;
Let’s do something before it gets strange!”
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.
Dear Mother, We Write to You from Under the Stars
“Before, we cut down forests and chased wildlife out of them. Now, we nurture the forests and welcome life into them.”
The Man Who Owned Red
By Grace Ryoo The man’s name was Ryan. Ryan Edrund. He had a thin face, untidy hair, and thick glasses. But he had a rather nice smile, and he would … Read More
Behind the Myth: Exercise to Increase Your Height?
This month’s Korean myth deals with a person’s height. In Korea, many people believe playing basketball, jumping rope, stretching and other physical exercises can help you grow taller.