Luis Borba
Ghosts of the Burning City
Six years ago grade one teacher Cecilia left her life behind, relocating to a war bunker where she has taught a new generation of children. Above them the city that she knew, destroyed by an invading enemy. Gone is the city her students never had a chance to see.A student inexplicably begins to predict and affect events before they happen. Cecilia's friend vanishes, returning days later with no memory of what happened. All the while a mysterious enemy lurks in the shadows.In the war-torn city, an unnamed soldier writes of the trauma of war, loss, and the desire to reunite with his family. Advancing toward certain death, little does he know that his words will affect the trajectory of his life, and the search for meaning.Ghosts of the Burning City plunges readers into the depths of the human condition, the longing for connection, and the fight for survival.
The Last Review
A Short Story
Jason works the overnight shift, delivering food on an electric scooter, its battery nearing end-of-life, just like the city. It's not a job for the faint of heart or those expecting big tips for their effort. He's one of the few allowed out during the curfew, along with the criminals waiting in the shadows.What begins as a routine delivery takes an unexpected turn as a customer's dissatisfaction spirals into a situation beyond Jason's anticipation. In his line of work, there are moments when customer satisfaction is simply out of reach, adding an element of unpredictability to his already challenging job.
Mr. Morin the Bookseller
A Short Story
Mr. Morin sells used books from his cart in a quaint village with a cobblestone walkway. It runs along a canal, adjacent to quaint shops filled with locals and tourists. Chances are you have been to a similar town and seen a similar man.For decades he has done this without any trouble, living a simple life, acquiring interesting books and selling them to book lovers, exchanging pleasantries.Today is a different day. His customers are not of the usual lot. Each one is more difficult than the last. Some days are better than others, they say, but today is a whole different experience.
Cleaning the Dark
A Short Story
It is a late winter night and the city is in turmoil. A mob runs loose through the streets, thirsting for revenge against a man that has left them with nothing.High above the city, in an opulent office, a CEO sits alone in deep contemplation of his recent decisions, looking for a way to escape a city in shambles. When a mysterious janitor appears at his door, thus begins a conversation about shame and guilt and the decisions that affect the trajectories of life and one's search for the meaning of their actions.Cleaning the Dark explores reality and circumstance against the ideals of good and evil in a world that beholds success against what is right and wrong.
About Luis
Luis was born and raised in Toronto, Canada where he lives with his family. He has written since a very young age and has found inspiration in an eclectic mix of fiction writers across various genres. He works as a digital marketing manager. He is currently working on his next novel.
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