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Tag Archives: death
Magic at the Circus…
It always feels the same way. The same kind of disconnect in everyday life. No one understands. No one can ever understand. And what do I have but my words to help explain everything to them? What other possibilities are … Continue reading
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Inside/Outside: The Soul
That crushing of the ribs, Into your lungs, your heart. That enveloping blackness that seeps through every aspect of your soul. But is it your soul? Is that to what the darkness is clinging? Or is that just wishful thinking? … Continue reading
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The Ring – Guidance Requested
So I started off writing a short story following these prompts that I found on a website. They simply said to write a short story involving: A stolen ring, a fear of spiders, and a sinister stranger. I started, and … Continue reading
And I Will Save You
For this story, I had a friend (sleeplogic.wordpress.com) give me a random idea and protagonist and I came up with the rest of the story. The idea: Evil Gods The Protagonist: A Small girl having a confrontation with a malicious … Continue reading
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To my friend Krista and her Zach
Today I am writing for my best friend Krista. I am writing for the pain she is feeling and the ache in her heart. Today I am writing in remembrance of a friend. I still remember October 9, 2011 so … Continue reading
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The Love Story of Lillian and James
So I realized a long time ago that the majority of what I write is in the first person. This obviously happened to me because I spent so much of my life writing in journals. It’s what comes naturally to … Continue reading
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Role-Play The Pain Away
Can I ever really prepare myself for what is next to come? Knowing it’s there. knowing it is only time that stands between me and what has become my normal. Can I role-play the pain away? Act out the scene … Continue reading
...the plighted mind 