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Chance does play a vital role in the events of life. My poem. Read More
We are body, soul, and spirit. Read More

Poem / Poetry

November 24, 2023

Reads: 148

Comments: 2

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just a little writing exercise. i’m definitely not going insane or anything. Read More

Tags: love, death, train

A piece I completed following the unexpected passing of my Grandpa last month. I write to help process all good or ill experiences in my life, and this was a difficult one to get through. Read More

Script / Other

November 21, 2023

Reads: 123

Comments: 3

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What are the three stages of life leading to death? Read More
Just a placeholder for my work. Eventually all of this will be organized accordingly and published. For now, just my brain dumps as I process through my traumas. Read More
"shattered dreams" unfolds the poignant tale of sam, a young man torn between his passion for football and his father's unwavering expectations. in a clash of dreams and reality, familial pressure takes a devastating toll, leading to a heart-wrenching outcome. this short narrative explores the fragile intersection of personal ambition… Read More

Tags: death, sucide

Reads: 130

Comments: 1

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In old age, a person will occasionally ponder about their passing and burial. Read More

Tags: death, dying, life, burial

Poem / Poetry

November 19, 2023

Reads: 211

Comments: 2

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Afrikaans - This is based on the Day of the Vow celebrated in South Africa Read More
How far will you go to save the world? Read More
A Journey down a tranquil river wondering about life. Read More
The 1965 school year is about to begin at the venerable Kenosha High School Annex. Its friendly janitor, Fausto Ruffolo, and his beloved wife Gina of twenty years are busy planning their last summer holiday, when she suddenly dies. Once the school year begins, his coworkers are amazed at how… Read More
I was dwelling on. Necromancy and this is what I came up with Odd? Disturbing? Well, you be the judge. Read More

Reads: 229

Shelves: 1

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Ghaith is a timid boy whose life is quiet and calm without people’s interference. Still, his life changes upside down after meeting Marie and going to Luke for skills and education boarding school discovering a bunch of criminals surrounding them. Read More
About death of young people. Read More

Tags: death, god

Story on a prison breakout Read More

Short Story / Humor

October 29, 2023

Reads: 626

Comments: 1

Shelves: 1

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Joe listens for the ocean on a conch shell, instead, he hears a voice. Read More
Dedicated to Richard Moll (1943-2023) who died on October 26, 2023. Read More

Reads: 578

Comments: 1

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A murderer, a policeman, a victim. A few days ago, Raven discovered the body of a young man lying in the dumpster, scars embossed across his face. 1 death, 3 suspects. After the corpse was mysteriously reported, the police interrogated her for murder, fraud and terrorism. Thomas, Raven, and Mira.… Read More

Tags: death, hope, wish, you, run

Here Lies a Universe, Two Immortal Beings Who Watch over the Creation and Lurks Behind Protecting those unaware. A Shadowy Void of Darkness and Corruption Traveling the Cosmos to End it all, and A Dark Prince born from the two Immortals with a Sad Past and an even sadder Future… Read More

Reads: 308

Comments: 4

Shelves: 1

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the poem title is pretty obvious “Miscarriage”—Mrs. Carriage, it sounds like a pretty pram carriage ride—not the cold, hard truth of “Your baby died.” So many questions I feel inside my heart, my soul, oh, why? My precious baby, why? Before I trusted you were alive, inside my womb you… Read More

Tags: death, tragic, infant

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