The Playground Novels & Stories

The iron swing on the old rusty rack and several seesaw board that was placed on the cement ground of this old but neat playground should have some pit or pothole caused by bullets and explosions. These tell anyone who saw it that this small playground in the middle of the highrise was the territory of some strong forces in this war-torn city. Zhu Wushang who arrived at the entrance of this not-so-abandoned playground stood at the old chain link fence. His spiritual sense had detected more than a dozen people who were arm to the teeth on the higher floor of the nearby highrise building.

Eric said before hugging me tightly then followed by Jenna. "You guys rented the whole playground for me?" I asked in disbelief. Jenna nodded with a big smile. "Yeah!" Jenna replied pushing me inside, Eric following beside us. When I looked back before we entered, Alex had already disappeared. Everyone I know is inside, starting from friends from my school and some people from Alex's pack that I know. This playground is not too big but quite complete, several balloons decorate around the playground from merry-go round to bumper cars. The smell of caramel popcorn and cotton candy fills the air. I couldn't hold back the big smile that appeared on my face, for a

Anna POV I was very pleased to see how many people escaped such a bad situation. As we all walk around seeing some of the pack I hear people getting excited and happy about different stuff they see. I smile and point out some of the stuff we have being built and then we head to the park. I love this park it’s the biggest in our pack it has everything a kid could want including a splash pad swing sets, play houses and jungle gyms with slides. I smile as kids get excited for feel like it won’t be long before they all want to stay and this playground has even more visitors then it already does. Luckily for us as I said it’s big it’s got four different jungle gyms each with two slides and tons o

He grinned and took her hand, leading her across the field, beyond the parked cars that had obstructed her view. "I'll show you." He glanced over his shoulder, excitement bubbling in his eyes. When she had passed the trees and the vehicles that lined the lot, her eyes fell on the intended destination, and she stopped walking. Her mouth fell open with surprise, a spark of joy igniting in her eyes. On the other side of the playground fencing, a playground had been built in the shape of a brightly colored pirate ship. Kids clambered over the climbing walls at the bow, while others scaled the inclined nets at the side.

It was ideal for covering up the work that was going on below ground. Now that I think of it, we could probably do with building something for the youngsters, to keep them amused and let them burn off their excess energy. It never occurred to me before, but there really isn’t anything to keep them active or busy. When I was younger, we would play in the forest or the river, dirt and injuries were part of growing up. A playground would fit in quite nicely just beyond mother’s garden at the back of the pack house. “She certainly has no difficulties in that regard.” I force a laugh and look over at her as she runs around with the older girls and squeals in pure delight.

She’d just save it for tomorrow. After squishing herself in the overly narrow lane, Hera was then able to see the not-so-wide playground. The ground was covered with black sand that reflected the shadows of heaven. Occasionally, there was a sudden flash of lightning, just enough to illuminate the swing and the monkey bar standing five meters apart from each other.

The safe house was a tomb. A small, anonymous apartment on the ground floor of a drab building in a nondescript suburb of Geneva. The air smelled of stale cigarettes and disinfectant. The furniture was sparse and functional, the curtains perpetually drawn, casting the room in a perpetual, gloomy twilight. It was the absolute antithesis of the light-filled villa overlooking the lake.

She figured the least she could do was feed him, talk with him and make sure he got home safe. Thankfully, they got to Callie’s favorite twenty-four-hour diner - The Filling Station. The place had a retro and vintage feel to it, with huge neon signs, a pool table, a jukebox, and alternating black and white tiles. Red leather seats were available for the customers, and luckily, they found an empty booth.

James said, pulling Lotus by the hand. "Let's go. Do you know we have a sea saw, a water slide, and a swing in the garden? "She asked them as she approached the garden area. The garden, like the mansion, was massive. It was surrounded by green grass and flowers. On one side, there was a playground for children. The twins bolted for the playground. Jenny sat on the swing while James tried to ride a rocking horse. Lotus sat across from them on a nearby chair. Seeing her children's happiness made her smile as well. Monica showed up a few minutes later with two cups of coffee.

He seems to stiffen a bit, as if it’s affecting him more than it should, so I think he might have a growing suspicion now, too. I go completely still as we set foot inside a clearing, and I can see the ruins of a once very big village before me. The brick and concrete foundations are still standing, albeit a bit worn down, and damaged. There’s remains of what looks to have been a playground made out of steel, or aluminum, perhaps, in the middle of it all. With a jungle gym, a slide and what looks to be a set of swings. There’s nothing more creepy than an abandoned playground. If the wind makes the swings rustle, I’m out of here..