Writing Prompt

I prayed that this was one of my smaller mistakes. Like those blueberries I stole earlier for Aelin. I ran my hands over my face.

I didn’t see Aelin all morning now that I think about it. I left first thing in the morning, I let her sleep in. I didn’t actually see her in- No.

No no no no no.

They can’t have taken her — not my little sister. I should have no left her. I should have not-

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He prayed it was one of his smaller mistakes. A small mistake usually wouldn’t have landed him in here, though. Two cells at the depths of this prison, both beside each other, only separated by indestructible bars. Usually, he would try to escape the grip of these guards and run. Run as far as he could. Perhaps he would, had he not been so tired. Tired and sick of everything. He just wanted it to ...

I prayed this was one of my smaller mistakes. Today I was leaving for Asia for my new job. I was going for a year. Maybe less if everything goes well. Behind, I am leaving my wife, my two kids, and my dog. I never thought I would be able to live without these people.

My wife was furious that I was leaving. She said that I was leaving our family behind. And I knew this. I felt horrible and hone...

I prayed this was one of my smaller mistakes,

Leaving you behind.

You were my f.a.v.,

But not anymore.

I don’t just miss Fitz,

But I miss the version of me that loved him,

Just like he loves me,

And just like Keefe loves me.

The words he had said over the years echoed in my head repeatedly.

I want it to be you.

I’ll always be here when you need me.

_ You know ...

I prayed this was one of my smaller mistakes. Might be a huge one…

I got a new phone today. I’ve needed one for a while. My “old” one is giving up on me slowly. Anyways, I tried to set up my new phone with my family helping but I think we did something wrong… nothing was syncing. Everything on my old phone was supposed to go to the new one. Apps, contacts, pictures. EVERYTHING. But no. It’s me. W...

I prayed this was

One of my smaller mistakes

But alas I was wrong

I played for high stakes...

I prayed this was one of my smaller mistakes. I had two hours before he got home and I had to take my chance. It may not have worked, but I was choosing myself and for the first time in my life, moving forward and not looking back. I knew this choice I was about to make would change my life forever....

I prayed this one is one of my smaller mistakes.

Mistakes. Errors. They say that we make them all the time. “To err is human.” Whoever said that does not know me. To err is me. That is more like it. To err is Rupert. Rue. That’s what they call me. I’m sure my mom rued the day she had me. Which is why she called me Rupert. And why she calls me Rue now. “Rue, go get me some coffee.” “...

I prayed this was one of my smaller mistakes, but the tinge of regret flickered in his eyes. I had put that darkness there.

An expression once filled with warm brown eyes, now swallowed by space. I'm used to finding myself lost in them, now I'm trying to catch my breath.

My eyes swell up with tears and I watch as they envelope down my face and ripple into the sink. With every drop the taste of s...