Fourteen-seasons-old Ogma guards the walls surrounding her village, like all the children who live there do. They keep a dense fog at bay, one that leaves the kids alone but somehow spirits away the adults. So, it’s the children, many of whom are younger than Ogma, who protect the older villagers. While the menacing fog, …
On April 16, 2014, the ferry MV Sewol capsized off the coast of South Korea, resulting in the deaths of more than 300 passengers, including 250 students and 11 teachers on a high school field trip. False reports that the passengers and crew had been rescued, and the lateness of the South Korean coast guard’s rescue …
This compilation includes works previously published in various literary magazines (including the Blue Mesa Review) and journals, such as the Journal of the American Medical Association. It’s split into three sections that appear to represent male youth, adolescence, and adulthood, respectively. They feature 12 emotionally resonant tales of male bonding, adventure, and interpersonal melodrama, primarily …
In some categories, a major component of the brand experience comes from human interaction, such as at premium hotels, restaurants and retailers, to name a few. Brands in these categories need their client-facing employees to be emotionally intelligent, attuned to customers’ needs, knowledgeable about the brand’s offer and motivated to look after customers. Having committed …
Don’t let demographics scare you. You’ve seen the alarming headlines. Sure, the ominous trends are ominous, worthy of headlines. But not determinate. There is more to the story. There is always room for growth. There are two scary trends. Declining fertility rates and an aging population. In other words, a population that is growing more …
In the opener, “Great American Scream Machine,” a teenager named Eva uncovers a secret her parents have kept since she was born: her undocumented status. Later, in “The World as We Know It,” a white couple who call Child Protective Services on their downstairs neighbors inadvertently kick-start the deportation process. In “The Fake Wife,” Chris, …
