“They look morose,” Keith commented as he gazed at the four singers on the massive stage, who somewhat lacked the usual energy and enthusiasm. Looking up from the console, Isabel slid off the headphones. They had arrived in Dublin the previous night. For the next five days, they had performances, interviews, and rehearsals lined up, […]

Their Southwark apartment smelled of roses. Isabel watched Brandon clean up the table after dinner, before carrying the near-empty bottle of Zinfandel to the bathroom. She followed him to find several scented candles surrounding the hot tub, the light bouncing off the walls and creating a golden halo. In the quietness, she could hear her […]

She bit her lip, trying and failing to blink back the tears. “I’ve never vented like I did yesterday,” she murmured. “When I woke up at the crack of dawn today, I felt lighter than I ever have.” A small shiver ran down her body. “You’re a patient lad putting up with my baggage.” Taking […]

Isabel quietly held Brandon’s hand as they approached the Hawks Well Theatre. He looked down at her, and felt her stiffening by his side. There, in a spare room, the auditions were being held for the music concert. It was an annual concert, a talent platform for the local children. He had performed there in […]

Sundays were always the busiest at the restaurant. Not only did people come there to eat but also to meet friends and have a laugh. Since the opening hour, they had already sold a multitude of hamburgers, sandwiches, fish and chips, and coffee. And it was only half-past ten in the morning, with the rest […]

“Going somewhere, Brandy?” Mae called from behind the counter as Brandon made his way towards the door. They had returned home the other night on a ten-day break till the release of the album. Once the album launched, there would be promotions, signings, interviews, and more gigs. He had not done much since he came […]

It was not until one in the morning that they made it back to their rooms. They had probably emptied all the vodka at the bar, and then stumbled into the car, plastered. Kyle had crashed on his bed fully clothed and started to snore right away. The others had not been any better. Brandon […]