A Vicious Rumor

by Ivy Wild

A little bead given to a little boy by a little girl was more important to me than pretty much anything.

Some people come into your life for such a short period of time, but the impact they have on you causes radical change.

believe that sometimes when two people meet, their souls connect without their physical selves knowing. It's the type of connection that doesn't need physical touch to grow." I started to blush, but said the words anyways. "I think that's what happened between you and me. Something deep down in you spoke to something deep down in me."

"That the history of an object should be embraced, not covered up, and that flaws should be celebrated."

"We all have equal souls in this world. Mine isn't any better or worse than yours or the homeless man's down the street. We're all independent, sentient beings. I don't believe in things like 'leagues,'" I replied,