Void by Matt Zurbo   Silvia, one night, reached into the dark, alone, unloved, afraid, for no real good reason, other than to see what the dark made. Needing something new, or even strange, she gave her fingers all of her heart, then pulled from the void a carousal, which gave that heart a start! … Continue reading Day 248: Void

The Best Garbo in the World by Matt Zurbo   2219AD (Many years in the future) (Two kids from 2219AD, with futuristic clothes, one on hover board, one wearing a motorised hopping boot.) "Did you know that's Phillip - the oldest garbo in the world?" "Him? A garbage collector? I heard about them in history!" … Continue reading Day 247: The Best Garbo in the World

Would You Rather by Matt Zurbo   Hey! Let’s play: Would You Rather. Okay, you first… (Boy and girl, walking down dirt road.) Would you rather… spend the rest of your life too cold, or only eating white bread? Haha. (Boy playing on tree swing. Girls laughing.) Okay. Would you rather… Spend the rest of … Continue reading Day 246: Would You Rather

Early Elena by Matt Zurbo   Elena always got up earlier than most. (Girl yawning in bed, still dark outside. Moon still up, but low.) She liked the silence, the stillness. (Girl, still in PJs and dressing gown, in dark, still kitchen.) And there were always things to do. (Girl chasing small elves.) First, was … Continue reading Day 245: Early Elena