Verum Fabula

Extraordinary stories of ordinary people

Travel stories

29# Another pile of rubble

If I had superpowers I would give speech to rubble To listen and remember The stories it had sheltered I would ask the rubble To echo the...

28# A curse in a bucket

DAY – Kianga, Congo Free State – 1885. BAM! The blow threw Nsala to the ground. His head heated; black spots floating around. “TAKE OUT...

27# A beautiful ballet

The crystals of the chandelier glittered along the wall. Anissa opened her eyes and sighted in relief. Her training was over. She had two...

26# A shitty shower

Rick and Manu had enjoyed their first tree planting season. Knowing what to expect, Rick returned prepared for his second year. Manu also...

25# Of trenches and trees

A harsh wind blows on the dry land, Pouring joys and dreams into sand, To get back his smile and inner child, A boy goes looking into the...

24# A moody mantis

You survived? Kind of… What happened? I got fired. WHAT!?? Rick landed his first job at seventeen years old. He worked as a tree planter...

23# A raspy ramble

VRRRRRRRR VRRRRRRRRRRR What's wrong? We might need a boost Uh-oh! Rick woke up with a furred tongue. He opened his mouth and stared at...

22# A sour surprise

"Stand for something or you will fall for anything." Rosa Parks Malika has returned home after four years in France. She defended her...

21# An iconic ignorance

Johann smiled at the sight of his friend. Johann: It’s good to see you, you look sharp! Eugene: Thanks man, I try haha. Johann: How was...