I don’t know whether I’m ecstatic or devastated. The boy I love with all my heart seems to love me too. But he came to me with all his pretty words only after he had poured his heart out to every other girl he knew. On the one hand, he loves me. But on the other, is it real if he had to be rejected by anyone with eyes to see me? I sighed and flopped on the floor of my bedroom. Staring at the ceili...
Fall has always been my favorite season. The chill in the air is just enough to keep me awake as I gazed in wonder at the changing leaves. I walked slowly through shades of red and orange, taking the time to enjoy a quiet Saturday.
After I picked up my pumpkin spice coffee, I found a window seat. I watched the world pass by through that window, smiling at the tiny glimpse of each person’s life f...
“Hey, love. I know you’re going through a rough time right now, and I just wanted to let you know, I’m only one call away. If you need to be heard, I’ll listen. If you need to hear, I’ll talk for hours. If you need someone to hold you, just give me a ring. If you need someone to drive you home from the bar, shoot me a text. If you need someone to love, I’ll be everything you need. If you need some...
In the witching hour, something moves. Something creeps unseen betwixt the rising of moon and sun. Something terrible, all fear it. They hear it coming and run. But they can never escape. For once they are born the clock starts ticking. Death stalks them. Drawing ever closer. A monster who takes children and old men alike. Tonight he is outside my door. In the walls, all around. I do not scream, t...
“Why are we here?” Brie asked, rolling her eyes. Seth had taken her to a restaurant, a restaurant that looked like it was made of diamonds. She squirmed uncomfortably in her tired blue jeans and faded T, surrounded by what looked like wedding dresses and three-piece suits. Even Seth, though he wasn’t quite as shiny as those around them, was wearing clean pants and shirt with a new black leather ja...
Standing at the edge of the shadow, I was afraid. The light I had dreamed of for so long now blinded me. It was sharp and painful at first, but with every moment that passed the light became softer. I took one step forward. It was warm, wrapping around me. I stood firm as a soft breeze danced with the warmth across my skin. It whistled sweetly in my ear and then continued lazily on its way. I coul...
I was alone, but I was surrounded by friends. I was heartbroken, but I smiled all the brighter. Through the pain and despair I upheld the mask of optimism. I was so considerate, they said. They said a lot of things. But all I did was give them everything I needed, and told them everything I ached to hear. They didn’t understand. The only one who came close to how I felt was Seth, but at least he h...