I have no enemies

As a young boy, Vincent’s father tells Vincent that he has no enemies, that no one in the world has enemies, and that there is no one he needs to hurt. However, Vincent cannot understand his father’s words and runs away. After his father’s death, he became a violent warrior, killing anyone who stood in his way. It is only after living a life fueled by violence and vengeance that Vincent finally realizes the meaning of his father’s words. Years later, Vincent is haunted by his wrongdoings, haunting his nightmares nightly. Since Vincent has no want or will to fight anymore, he has become a slave on Anakin’s farm. Anakin owns a farm that collects slaves and gives them a chance to work for their freedom. Eventually, Anakin’s farm is invaded by Nathan, a strong leader and king. This is when Vincent gets beaten within an inch of his life and despite that says, “I have no enemies” so that people don’t start an all-out war and spill more blood. He takes a hundred punches without retaliating in exchange for having an audience with King Nathan and asks him not to take the farm. This act of nonviolence has shown this sentiment of living without hatred and ill will and forgiving those who have wronged them.

I Really Want to Stay At Your House

“I couldn’t wait for you to come clear the cupboards”

“But now you’re going to leave with nothing but a sign.”

You went through every cabinet with care, remembering the things you had in your hands. The damaged cookbooks, mismatched plates, and antique coffee mugs. I noticed the sad look on your face as you realized that these weren’t nothing but a lie. It became obvious as you held on to those possessions that our relationship was entirely fake and not love. You took the weight of a relationship based on conclusions and false impressions with you when you departed, leaving only the sign. The truth is that it wasn’t a lie at all, I loved you.

Kyson

Kyson was a troubled boy who hung out with the wrong crowd. He often felt a sense of loneliness and found solace with friends he felt he could call family. He started experimenting with drugs and skipping school, distancing himself from family and everyone who ever cared about him. In truth, these friends who he thought were from blood, were spiraling him down a deep pit he could not escape from. That bright future he once had has gone to gang activities and poor judgment often praised by his peers. As he dwelled in these criminal activities, he ended up doing something terrible that would haunt him for the rest of his life; for he had taken another. Eventually, the law caught up with him and Kyson found himself facing serious consequences for his actions. In the depths of despair, Kyson found himself thinking about all the times he called those so-called friends his family and how in this deep pit they were nowhere to be found. He hit rock bottom, alone and broken. Many years later, Kyson found himself against all these odds, he was able to turn his life around. Through the years of pondering he did in his cell, he became a better person from the struggles he faced. With this determination he’s developed ever since he was young, he was able to have a new trial; something he thought never would happen. They granted him permission to reintegrate into society, for they believed he had changed. When he first got out, he decided to do the thing he should’ve done many years ago, reconnect with his family; his true family. He pursued education, picked up useful skills, and turned into an advocate for young people in trouble. The group of people who had previously shunned him started to notice the improvements in his life. In the end, throughout all his struggles, his transformation from darkness to light served as an example for others; with those who loved him for him.

The Fortunes

Paul was surprised to win a lottery ticket. Unfortunately, the haunted mansion was the prize. Fortunately, he found a hidden gem in the basement. Unfortunately, a gang of smart ghosts wanted the treasure. Fortunately, Paul had an amulet that protected him from ghosts. Unfortunately, the amulet broke right before the ghosts began to dance. Fortunately, it turned out that they were just friendly ghosts wanting to party!

Lucy

Lucy was a girl with a bright and creative personality, who faced an internal battle with self-image. She was constantly faced with societal standards and unrealistic expectations, and she found it challenging to appreciate herself. In her eyes, everything about her was a flaw, from her red cheeks to her flabby waist. Lucy experienced intense pressure to fit in as she made her way through her teenage years. She obsessed over her flaws and compared herself to others. One day, Lucy found an old photo book she used to have from her childhood. She came across a list of things that truly brought her joy among the pages; from painting, singing, and making people laugh. It made her realize how much more valuable she was than just how she looked. Slowly shedding away her built-up layers of insecurities. Lucy’s confidence grew as a result of her self-love and passion. She began to view herself in a new light, finally loving herself for who she was.