Back

It’s a rare occasion for her to stare at his back as they weaved their way through the village’s morning market. It was usually the other way around. He would be following her and her team wherever they would go, so it’s usually her back to him and not the opposite. Grace had been restless, …

Cara Menentukan Nama Karakter Pada Fiksi

Bagaimana seorang penulis menentukan nama dari karakter-karakter yang dia ciptakan dalam tulisan fiksi? Ada banyak cara. Cara paling mudah adalah dengan memakai nama dari anggota keluarga, teman, atau kerabat. Bisa jadi yang kepribadiannya memang mirip dengan kepribadian si tokoh rekaan, bisa juga yang bertolak belakang sama sekali. Waktu saya menulis "The Cringe Stories" akhir tahun …

Blood

After the incident at Nhial's house, Grace was determined to challenge Kai in every opportunity. He was still there, following her and her team everywhere they went, hovering around them like an eagle ready to snatch his prey. Her irritation grew stronger by the minute and she was compelled to tell him exactly how she …

Woods

The woods were her refuge and Kai just wouldn't let her have them to herself. He would follow her around the house, around the village, and even into the woods where she usually went to for some fresh air. He never bothered to hide himself. Whenever she turned her head, he would be there, watching …

Bullet

Grace knew she shouldn't push it but there were too many riddles, too many unanswered questions between them, that she felt her head would explode soon. She was never patient enough to figure out a mystery, especially in a time like this. "You're not made of flesh and blood," she whispered. "You figured out that …