Leo Cristo

The old man behind the counter gently placed the worn-out watch on the table. “Do you recognize this?” he asked. The young man looked at it for a few seconds. The leather strap was cracked. The glass was scratched. Time itself seemed to have left its marks on it. He shook his head. “No.” The … Read more

The rain had stopped only a few minutes earlier. A cold breeze moved through the small town as Rajesh walked home from work. His phone buzzed. It was his 12-year-old daughter, Anaya. “Dad, don’t forget my birthday next week!” she said excitedly. Rajesh smiled. “How could I forget? This year will be the biggest birthday … Read more