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Loveless Ritual
It always took a couple of drinks to mellow him out. His thoughts adrift quiet waves of forgetfulness. And a few smokes kept his vexations blanketed under thick, silvery veils. She watched him lose himself in that aloof, inebriated space each night. He’d smile at her, though he never really saw her. He’d touch her Continue reading
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Nostalgia
Part of him Had never left the shed Clinging to the epoch Of an evergreen freedom Sheltered within the pinewood Where infantile dreams Had been more Than bloated bubbles bursting On a chiding wind Continue reading
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True Beauty
Her tummy was sucked in to a flat, concave curve; pressed so tightly inward, her ribs strained against her dark flesh like knives eager to cut through. She shifted from one side angle to the next, scrutinizing her reflection until her lungs protested with a violent quiver. Her stomach jutted out, a fist of rebuke Continue reading
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Left Behind
Mythos of hopeful dreams — Fractured prisms through which The mind conjures bridges Pathways to a poppy-filled paradise Domed beneath sunflower rays Carrying the sillage of euphoria Wrapped around time’s casual stride And she follows close behind Squirming to fit In its oblivious shadow Further away From the looming darkness Yet it finds her As Continue reading
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Idyll – Weekend Writing Prompt #109
It’s the simple things. Watching the sun spread soft pink arms across the sky, in a distant hug that still feels warm and near. Listening to the birds perched on power lines and tree branches, chirping a refreshing ode to mother nature’s nurturing hand. It’s the wind and its playful ruffle of her hair; its Continue reading
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Weekend Writing Prompt #108 – Mercurial
She’d never seen a robot cry. Their inability to express human emotion had made them distinct. Unflawed and incorruptible. But mercurial tears stained his cheeks and his voice broke her stunned silence. “Is this what sadness looks like?” I’m not much of a sci-fi fan, but the idea of robots was the first thing that Continue reading
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Meander – Weekend Writing Prompt #104
Voices meander through the dark thicket of his consciousness. A mocking chorus of laughter he tries to drown in the waves of whiskey burning down his throat. He knows the futility well, but there isn’t a day he doesn’t try escaping the hell raging in his mind. My late entry to Sammiscribles‘ writing prompt. Yesterday Continue reading
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Vulnerable – Weekend Writing Prompt #103
Her vulnerabilities were exposed in the obsidian depths of his bewitching gaze. But though it unnerved her, she couldn’t look away… Another great prompt from Sammiscribbles. So far, this is one of the best weekends I’ve enjoyed and I hope everyone is having a great weekend. Also thank you for helping me reach 100 followers! Continue reading
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Impress – Weekend Writing Prompt #102
Her perfect disguise swirled down the drain. She splashed water over her face again then lifted her head, blinking at her unmasked reflection. Her thin fingers pressed to the purpled bruise around her left eye then trailed downward to the corner of her split lip. No one could’ve guessed the secrets beneath her veiled beauty. Continue reading
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Charlatan – Weekend Writing Prompt #101
Flaws and vices are the imperfections that make someone human. But Jasmine can find none in Paul. He’s an unorthodox creation, crafted in perfection. He always knows the right thing to say and makes her heart flutter with every romantic act. She’s powerless to the sway of his silver tongue. Addicted to the sweet poison Continue reading
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