“Our campfire was still alight outside, a solitary wood spitting furiously as if a child had thrown a small firecracker into the dying flames.”

“The small servings left Mick feeling unfulfilled after his meal.”

“It had been foolish on her part to think that the already existing feelings for her friend wouldn't change once they got to know each other on a more intimate level.”

“Despite his vast knowledge, the challenges continue to unfulfil his thirst for more knowledge.”

“More than that, he needs good teaching and a curriculum that does not aggravate his frustrations but helps him to overcome them.”

“I cocked open the lid of the lighter, struck the flint to light the flame, then closed the lid.”