I slowly opened my eyes, but when I saw the dark rock wall, I immediately sat up wide awake. The moon was shining above me. The characteristic metallic smell of wet stone hit my nose. Instead of thick drapes and white walls, I was surrounded by moss and vines. This isn't the castle! My face froze into a grimace...

"Wouldn't it be better to use an electric drill? You know, it's faster..."

The end of the quarter was approaching, and chaos reigned in the project management department. Denis stretched his stiff limbs and massaged his sore shoulders. He had never worked for a multinational company before, and although he found the rules restrictive, it wasn't so bad. Except for this period. Although this wasn't his first overtime, he...

Darkness reigned in the prison, my sweaty hands fumbled for the cell lock. My heart pounded as the prisoners' snoring and moaning projected a potential future before me. Only my high rank saved me from the mass cell. Even bastards deserve respect when their father is the king himself. But if it were up to my brothers, I would be...

My bed is soft and inviting, but sleep just keeps avoiding me. Who would think of sending a text message at 11 p.m. saying, "We need to talk tomorrow"? Are they going to fire me?! It's not so easy to find a job these days... No, that can't be. I did everything right, according to the rules... Oh my God,...