Alex.J.Cobalt

“Please prepare for take-off.”

The Captain’s voice echoed through the plane. Yasmine squirmed in her seat, barely able to keep in her excitement. Despite the mark, despite the gloves, the stress of it all.

Finally, she could travel again.

She glanced at her husband. Mark was already asleep, eyes shut, head tilted back in the seat. She could see his mask moving slowly as he breathed in and out.

The plane slowly rumbled out onto the main runway. Yasmine stared out of the window, excitement building in her chest. If anyone had to rank what was important in her life, being able to travel was one of the highest. She didn’t want the expensive hotels or the party life. She wanted to explore every inch of the world and build memories that would last a lifetime.

The plane slowly turned out onto the main runway. Yasmine grinned as she felt the engines rumble into life. The G forces pushed her back into the seat as the plane accelerated forward, the engines roaring into life-

And then they were off, in the air.

Off on another adventure.

• Reclaiming Ara’banthe
  Fathie pulled her headphones over her ears. The noise of the city, the thrum of the cars and the rhythmic thudding of footfalls were drowned out in an instant. Breathe, she told herself. Everything would be okay, … More Reclaiming Ara’banthe
• Daylight (100 Words)
  Minria peered out of the crack in the door. She could see the daylight streaming through the gap, illuminating the dust motes of their hide out. Three months Below had been tough. She’d dreamt of this day … More Daylight (100 Words)
• The Runners (Stories on a Theme – “Hope”)
  Winya dropped her bags on the floor. The metal floor rung out as the heavy bags slammed into the floor. Winya winced. Rugs, then, Winya thought, looking around her tiny apartment. The apartments on Esl-5 were small, … More The Runners (Stories on a Theme – “Hope”)
• Plane (Stories on a Theme – “Travel”)
  “Please prepare for take-off.” The Captain’s voice echoed through the plane. Yasmine squirmed in her seat, barely able to keep in her excitement. Despite the mark, despite the gloves, the stress of it all. Finally, she could … More Plane (Stories on a Theme – “Travel”)
• Finding Home (Stories on a Theme – “Soft”)
  Rain hammered around them. Another storm, this one would hopefully pass quickly. In that moment, Rantia did not feel the rain smacking into her shoulders and soaking her clothes. She was lost in her memories, of happier … More Finding Home (Stories on a Theme – “Soft”)
• Create my Own (Stories on a Theme – “Family”)
  “Oi don’t eat all the dip,” Rachel yelled across the room. She vaulted the sofa, grabbing the last of the dip from Trae’s hand and proceeded to spoon it directly into her mouth. “Children, please,” Unash sighed … More Create my Own (Stories on a Theme – “Family”)