She picked bouquets of paper flowers as grandeur whispered poignant secrets in her fragmented thoughts. They were magical enigmas, beautiful words which made listening to them easy. She was floating in a delusional world, a chaotic expanse of an absent mind, soaring among the stars. Reality was an illusion; a long-forgotten memory and an old … Continue reading Dancing with Butterflies
Beneath the dancing galaxies, she walked the path of forgotten worlds. The lingering mist sang their songs no longer heard by mortal ears. A simple traveler and her winged companion, now exploring the universe’s planets, moons, and stars. Retracing the steps of the lost civilizations, she knew they could not be brought back, but she … Continue reading Wanderer of Violet Skies
He found me rocking back and forth in our bedroom closet, silent tears soaking my jeans. My heart was breaking. The man I loved, and who was supposed to love me, was manipulating my world to serve his selfish desires. I was being shoved aside as I began to fight against his words and actions; … Continue reading Empty Whiskey Bottles
Existing at the mouth of obscurity; disoriented and misplaced by your fickle exploitation as prevailing gales usher my liberation and acknowledge me as a woman redeemed from ashes. I battled for every inch gained beyond your insolence; no longer a forgiving hostage of perpetual manipulation. Renewing a life in the midst of immoral confinement, to save … Continue reading Deliverance
His feet dragged across the sidewalk as he walked past the rush of taxis and Audis. They all had somewhere to be, unlike him. Today had been a day he would rather forget. Nothing had returned to normal since the accident that claimed his wife and son; he could not find his footing, stumbling through … Continue reading Cup of Coffee
Lifeless eyes meet mine through the small window of the padded room. I try to look away, but something in my heart wouldn’t let me. Her pale lips curve into a crooked smile that makes a shiver travel up and down my spine. A matted mess of dark knots float around her head, only giving … Continue reading Betrayal
Haphazard wanderings through world mazes; a covenant, a quest for absent memories of seasons long dead - forgotten in the thrum of the eternal nothingness of my dying life. I weep from what has been retained - indestructible impressions on the undying; a soul branded with symbols of who I am and what I have … Continue reading Forgotten Footprints
The coffee shop was empty. It was closing in a couple minutes and time was running out. He had waited for several hours, but the realization was sinking in fast; she wasn’t coming. With a quick glance at this phone, he packed up his things and thanked the girl behind the counter as he made … Continue reading Broken Lighters
“Breakfast!” A woman’s voice hollered from downstairs. Blue eyes peeked out of the box; he was not hungry. Besides, adventure was calling and Teddy was looking at him expectantly. Giving his red plaid bow-tie a quick wiggle, he grinned. Teddy was winning the argument and the call of the box was impossible to resist. He … Continue reading The Little Story Time Traveler
“Whatcha think, Teddy?” A charmed smile radiated beyond the little boy's lips; eyes full of a hunger to meddle with his curiosities. His imagination was ablaze and Teddy remained silent. He pressed buttons as fast as he could. The box spun and lurched, tossing him and Teddy across the box. The box spun out of control and he had no idea where they were … Continue reading Little Prehistoric Traveler
I am the keeper of the clock, the guardian of time. I am the music of passing ages and long forgotten worlds. Through the fleeting moments of ages, she wept over the keys of her eternal ivories, becoming the harmonious spells of time. Many tears are shed for the ever-ticking hands of eternity as she … Continue reading Keeper of the Clock Tower
Since that night you sat on the stairs in the basement, I think about you watching my innocence float away. You could have prevented it, tried to stop it, but you chose to remain in the shadows. The lies you spat out to attempt to save yourself, revealed the truth of your mind’s sick desires. … Continue reading Leave Me Alone
She stood before the full-length mirror, admiring the reflection of a woman about to present herself to the world. Trembling hands fumbled with the string of tiny white pearls. Each orb was a reminder of defeated obstacles. They were a collection of memories, trapped for her sanity; protection for a fragile and battered mind. It was a necklace which represented a heart stronger than the pain … Continue reading Tiny Pearls
*****This piece depicts a scene which may be uncomfortable, though not graphic***** ***Contains Sexual and Abuse material*** *Read with care* You are drunk. Your breath reeks of spiced rum, with the after taste of plastic. I smell it in my nightmares as you lay beside me, breathing down my neck. Your sick mind wanders down … Continue reading Plastic Cup of Spiced Rum
TRIGGER DISCLAIMER: This contains a mildly descriptive sexual scene. If this is something you are sensitive to, read at your own risk. It is my story... Please be respectful. He had small hands, and they roamed my body deliberately. It seemed innocent enough; massaging my shoulders and upper back. His attentions were a new experience, and … Continue reading Basement of Alcoholic Secrets
