Homework Fiction!

So, for my English class, we are required to hand in "short essays" every week. These are between 250-500 words, though we are not to take that as a hard limit should we feel inspired to do a bit more. Essay is a bit of a misnomer, though, as they can be stories or personal anecdotes or whatever. The only things he said are right out are poetry, mathematical forumlae, and Other People's Writing. :) We are given a choice of topics and the ability to interpret them however we wish.

As for me, I can't help but think: Hmm. 500 word pieces of short fiction that doesn't have to do anything else or be connected to a larger story? Why, it's the second cousin of game intro fiction! Awesome. Even more awesome is that it's short enough to post HERE. :) So that's right, friends and neighbors, I will share my homework assignments with you. Comments are encouraged. If something seems good enough and well received, I might even think about trying to do something else with it. *grin*

So without further ado, today's first assignment. The topic assigned was "ice," so we herewith present "Frost." ( Enjoy. )

Short Essay #2

No title for this one; the assigned topic was "somebody hurt you." You can take from that snippet that this isn't necessarily a cheerful moment portrayed within. Take that as you will.

( Story behind the cut. )