It all started when I was lying in my bed, the world around me quiet and peaceful. Then without warning, everything changed unexpectedly. Outside, horrible screams and thunderous thuds filled my ears. As groups of people and families wailed, I could hear the buildings collapsing. As I turned my head to witness the disaster outside, …
Russia launched bombs to Ukraine today. We were compelled to go. My mother compelled my brother and me to board a train. We were terrified, and without our parents, we felt abandoned. My father was summoned by the president to fight for the country just a few days before these occurrences. We said our final …
Everything happened a long time ago. Lives were lost, and money was lost. I’ve seen so many terrible things, so many civilian deaths. But I remained emotionless. It’s been two days since I and the remnants of my fractured family landed here. I had lived in a small ancient town where any news, important or …
Like a firework, the sky lit up surrounding the barrier of rocks only a few steps away from me. Suddenly, all I could catch a glimpse of was the beaming rays of blue and green light. Although the sky was loud and bright, the land was as silent as a mouse. Every breath, every moment …
It all started on New Year’s Eve in Ukraine, when I was jolted awake by the sound of loud shouting and shaking. People were terrified, but there was not enough understanding to explain the loud noises. This is when the country realised that the attacks were real, but no one knew who was to blame. …
Boom! Then there was nothing but darkness. It all transpired in the afternoon calm. What began as a routine day on the farm quickly turned into the scariest scare? I began the day by feeding and leading the horses to the field. Then it was time to sort up the youngsters before seeing the new. …
How did our story begin…? It had been so long since I had last attempted to make sense of it all, and so much had happened since then, that I’m not even sure if I could recall what had happened and in what order. I had experienced so many horrible tragedies before me, and no …
“BANG!” That noise terrified me at first, but after a while I just got used to it. I must pretend that everything is good for my younger siblings because I’m supposed to be the “role model,” yet this war between Russia and Ukraine is the worst thing I’ve ever witnessed. I’ve never been more afraid …
There is gunfire and explosives falling. Two nations are fighting for their lives. They claim to be incomparable, but they all have the same goal: to survive. Everyone is attempting to stay alive. Everyone, including myself. My heart is pounding as I escape for my life, numb and trembling. I didn’t possess anything. My house …
Running. I’m always running, but freedom is a long way off. It appears to be rushing away from me and will not stop for anyone. Not for the defenceless. Not for the oppressed. The people who are subject to tyranny. Not for anyone, because those who need freedom the most are denied it by those …
