Mello Timothy

“Nowhere To Run” by Mello Timothy

Sima hated Jun. Hate was a strong word. She was irked by Jun and found his existence annoying, only because it was so intertwined with hers.  He was handsome and smart and popular and everyone liked him. She'd known him all her life because he kept finding her. No, seriously, he kept finding her. In kindergarten, Jun joined her class the second year Sima was there. And they went to the same primary. In high school, Sima's parents divorced and she moved with her dad to a different city and low and behold, in 11th grade, Jun was i...

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“The Tiny Bakery ” by Mello Timothy

Submitted to Contest #89

"I'm opening a bakery." Amkele said, voice trembling.  Her mother giggled and her father choked on his tea. They were sitting outside in the family garden on a Sunday afternoon. Amkele hated Sunday tea. She didn't much like being around her parents. It's not that they were bad people but they had too much control on her life, mostly her mother and her father just went along with whatever she said. He never had much interest in her or the family for that matter. Always working, when not, at the country club or sailing or golfing. Anyth...

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“Bexley Feelings” by Mello Timothy

Submitted to Contest #77

Amkele stepped out of bed and opened the curtains of her large rooftop loft. It had beautiful view of Summerside City. It's snowing. She was never a fan of winter, it made her feel alone. But absolutely loved the snow, she thought it made things prettier. She sighed deeply. The winter of my 30th, she said quietly to herself. She always thought she'd be married with kids at that age, but she hadn't been that lucky. Orphaned at age 15, she grew up taking care of herself. After graduating high school early and getting into college at age 16, sh...

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“Sophie's Dilemma ” by Mello Timothy

Submitted to Contest #68

[This is a continuation of Memories of Rosewood. For more context about the characters, please read that story first] The time was 4:57 am when they made it on top of The Bare Hills. "There", Lee said. Sophie looked up and there it was, sunrise. They set and watched it. It was a beautiful moment, she almost wanted to cry. Sophie and Lee had been dating for 6 months after meeting at Rosewood. After their first date, which happened 4 days after returning to the city, Lee asked her to be exclusive. Sophie was overjoyed because she felt the in...

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“An Aulorian Experience ” by Mello Timothy

Submitted to Contest #67

Aziphiwe woke to the scorching sun burning her eyes. It took 5 seconds for her skin to adjust to the burning sun. Planet Aulo had maximum temperatures of 51 degrees Celsius. Luckily, Humanaza, as they were referred to (descendents of human beings) had the ability to adjust to the planet's climate. Aulo was a utopia with 652 days a year and a florescent purple, with bands of bronze, lime and dark orange sky line during the day and a black sky with a hue of light blue and green in the night time. Aulo had 28 million species and 2 races, the Hu...

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“Moon City Loner” by Mello Timothy

Submitted to Contest #59

Why is it so noisy? Well I know why but does it have to be this noisy. Maybe I should go down there, it should be fun, shouldn't it? Zama thought to herself looking up at her white ceiling. Tonight was Moon City's Lovers Festival. The Lovers Festival was an annual event that celebrated well, love. The city was known for its magic statue at the centre of the city where singles could go and wish for love and apparently they found it. Zama didn't believe it- even though thousands had made testimonials about finding love after wishing on the sta...

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“Final Decision ” by Mello Timothy

Submitted to Contest #57

"Paris Willet", I say. "Are you sure?", Dale asks me for the 3rd time. "Yes Dale, I'm sure", I reply. "I want her to have everything thing. Mother can keep the house and the car. The rest goes to her. Every last penny. I know mother will be upset but my decision is final", I sign the final documents and walk out of his office. DoBret and Associates was a depressing place to be. I know where the last place I want visit for the day is. My last day, I call it. Kind of dramatic, but it's true.  Walking down London Lane brought back a lot ...

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“No Connection ” by Mello Timothy

Submitted to Contest #56

Siya rushed to her desk. She was late again and hoped Ruby wouldn't notice. She could be such a bitch. Ruby wasn't even her boss, she'd just been with the company longer and thought that warranted her power over Siya. Her reason for being late was her ex, who had gotten her late in the past, but for good reason. They used to be so in love. They'd spend all night talking and making love and do the same in the morning, causing Siya's lateness. Those times were blissful. Now she couldn't even stand him, quite hated the sight of him. After fin...

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“Forgetting You” by Mello Timothy

Submitted to Contest #54

"Have you seen him? Oh he's absolutely gorg, I can't even. I literally can't". Sima wondered who Kendy was talking about. She was one of the most boy crazy people she knew. Every week she'd tell her about the hottest guy in school, as if they didn't go to the same school and generally did everything together. Arguably, Kendy was more popular that Sima, due to her general cheerful disposition and confidence. Sima loved that about her best friend. She could always make her feel better. They'd been inseparable since primary when Sima and her fa...

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“Memories of Rosewood” by Mello Timothy

Submitted to Contest #53

"Hey, come on, it's time to go", Sophie heard her friend's voice and snapped out of her thought. She wasn't thinking about anything in particular, more of a feeling. She loved the feeling of the hot sun on her skin. It made her feel safe and comfortable. When everyone was complaining about having to wear masks in the heat, she didn't mind at all because one, she loved the feeling of warmth, it had always brought her great calm and two, masks were to protect you and others around you. She tied her braids back, they were swinging on her face a...

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