• Europe,  Stories

    The dormitory

      “It’s a bit dark here, Matej!”I swear it was supposed to sound like a legitimate statement, not like some scared puppy noise. “Is there a way to turn on the light in here?” A woman’s shriek filled the hallway in response, immediately freezing the air of that hot July night.“…p-p-p-pleaseā€¦?” “Ah, sorry Luca” replied my host, “a fire fried up the electrical network but don’t worry, I know the route by heart and I will guide you, just follow my voice!” I hesitated a moment, then added: “and…what about that shriek? Maybe we should go and check it out?”“Naaah, don’t worry about that!” Matej answered, “it is pretty normal…