Posts in LAVA
Scarlet

By Ella Wong

She narrowed her eyes. Every inch of the man seemed polite and proper, but the most dangerous wolves were the ones who hid their teeth.

Still…she was terribly lost, and maybe she could use him to get home.

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Ms. Bogsmirch

By Audrey Yip

When I think of Ms. Bogsmirch, I see her lanky, long silhouette dragging along the school halls, shoulders and forearms swinging wildly, her neck extending beyond the rest of her body like a vulture in search of prey. Your body locks in place the moment she makes eye contact with you, fear crawling up your spine and on your skin, pulse racing to its limits regardless of how innocent you are.

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bullet: a short story

By Cheryl Wong

The hostile change in Jace became prominent the day he quit theatre. It was his passion, the singular thing that brought out the vehement light in his eyes and out of the fragmentary remains of a person he had become.

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Food for thought.

By Athan Wong

“Food. Intrinsically, it is something necessary for one’s survival. However, I realise that food has a greater meaning to it too. Food has allowed me to learn about my own culture.”

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ghostly business.

By Celeste Lau

“The day wasn’t anything special. No going out with a bang. It was just a normal day. They were walking home from lunch at the local cafe, crossing the road. It hadn’t even been a red light- the light had already turned green. But still, that didn’t stop a car from rushing out towards them, almost barreling into her. That didn’t stop her mother from jumping in the way and pushing her away. That didn’t stop her mother from collapsing on the ground.”

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Neon Lights

By Izen Kwan

A man sits on the train, neon pink lights glaringly bright, contrasting how dark it is outside. You’re trying not to stare, but he’s the only one on board aside from you. He lifts a leg over the other, checking his nails before staring right at you. His eyes are bright pink.

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