A wounded warrior embarks on a desperate climb up an unforgiving mountain, battling not only the cold and exhaustion but also the ghosts of his past. Each step is a struggle for survival and a quest for redemption in a world that seems to have forgotten the meaning of hope.
Lucas, a young promising pianist lacking inspiration, seeks out a retired old maestro to learn how to play from the heart. The maestro shares the story of Claire, the woman he loved and lost, and how the piano became his confidant after her death. Through this story, Lucas learns that music is not just about technique...
Luca transforms his life by losing weight and gaining confidence, earning the attention and respect he always wanted. However, as he embraces his new image, he struggles with an inner emptiness and the loss of his authentic self. Through self-reflection and confronting his past, Luca realizes that true fulfillment com...
Father Anselm, a priest whose outward piety masks a corrupt heart driven by vanity and self-interest. When Gabriel, a young deacon, challenges him to reflect on his true devotion to God, Anselm's life unravels. His body begins to decay, mirroring the state of his soul. Gabriel reveals himself as the Lord of Shadows, t...
Trapped in a life of routines and expectations, the protagonist feels invisible behind a mask of perfection. By day, they're the perfect student and child, but by night, they escape into the quiet streets, seeking freedom under the stars. Haunted by thoughts of running away, they grapple with fear, doubt, and the weig...
Andreas osserva un branco di cervi e assiste allo scontro tra un giovane maschio e il vecchio capo, una lotta rituale che si conclude senza rancore. Questo lo porta a riflettere sulle differenze tra animali e uomini: mentre i cervi accettano la gerarchia senza tradimenti, gli esseri umani si distruggono per potere e d...
Tratta da una campagna di D&D, questa storia rielabora gli eventi con un tocco di comicità. Un gruppo di individui che possono essere descritti solo come "scappati di casa" viene ingaggiato da un mago incredibilmente potente per gestire una situazione pericolosa ovvero un gruppo determinato a spalancare le porte dell'...