Short Story: Neon Bird
Short Story: Neon Bird Its silhouette flitted between the towering buildings. Time rushed by, the city's din seemingly endless. As the sun rose, people's footsteps began to bustle, and Feifei, too, sought her own rhythm amidst the throng. (Feifei), a small bird, wasn't a newcomer to Hong Kong. She loved its wetlands, grasslands, forests and coastal areas. Whenever she needed to escape the cold, she would think of Hong Kong. One morning, Feifei awoke on the balcony of a house, stretching her wings. She habitually hopped to the window ledge, her keen eyes searching for breakfast. Food wasn't hard to find in this city, almost everywhere. People discarded it as soon as it slightly discoloured. Restaurants and eateries constantly supplied food, with patrons often leaving uneaten portions behind. Yet, on one unfortunate occasion, while foraging, Feifei was struck down by a man with a thick, heavy stick. The blow caused her immense pain. After that, she...