Stories tagged “promises”
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Everywhere and Nowhere
I remember the car alarm going off, sounding ever so loudly, and seeing you rush outside. The slippers on your feet were new looking, but you’ve had them for months— everyone buys slippers, but forgets to wear them. So as the rain falls dow...
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YOU PROMISED!!! (meteor challenge)
Beth stared at the TV in wonder as the news reporter sadly informed her of the meteor bound to hit the Earth in just a few days. August 2nd, to be precise. “I TOLD YOU SO!” Nolan shouted into the phone receiver from the other end. “Bu...
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Math, Memories, and Hurting People
6 grand had been turned into 4 guns, 2 lbs of explosives, and 200 rounds of ammunition. 38 hours in town so he now had 62 hours before it would be too late. Based on his math, he could afford to wait out the glaring daylight hours in a cheap motel room...
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You're Not Sorry.
I believed in you. If only you believed in me. You took me for granted, All the times I was there When you were down, When you were upset. I may have not been perfect, But you broke promises And lied so much. You we’re lucky I still trusted you....
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What is Left
Do not trust in words. What trust is made in letters Leaves as ink fades, Bread crumbs thinly spread across the forest floor, A pale trail too easily picked apart By harsh birds’ beaks. Never could we learn of more. We had lost our way unawares b...
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Waiting
That night, there was no cold. No cool breeze to tickle her the wrong way. No moon, to shine on her face and brightly, in her eyes. There was no one beside her, to toss and turn, to push and pull her away and close at a whim, to murmur and loudly snore...
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I'll Be Home For Christmas
“It’s only gonna be a short time. I’ll be home for Christmas. Right champ!?” The solider said to his son who he held near his chest before departing for service. “Are you gonna go fight bad guys daddy?” the son asked...
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Post-Suburban Sprawl Commentary
“This place is creepy.” “That’s the point, Sue.” “Then why am I wearing a prom dress?” “It’s a juxtaposition, the beat down house with the fancy outfit. Try standing more towards the window.” ...
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Just Once
She stood before a faded oak door and unlocked it with shaky hands. Jacob greeted her with a caress and pulled her inside. They were alone together in a silent, dark, empty room, accompanied only by a solitary candle. Jacob and Rose made love for the f...
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Promises
It’s been so long Since he felt like he was whole. Too many moments are lost In floods of emotion he can’t control. Instead of what he wants, It became what he needs You were his focus, Helping him make sense Of what his life could be. You ...