Through endless night, the wind does wail,A knight rides on, his heart grown frail.His soul in tatters, his body worn,Yearning for the touch he once adored.Her voice, a whisper, soft and near,Yet in the shadows, she disappears. For years he's wandered, blind with desire,A king without a crown, lost in fire.Chasing her warmth, her scent, … Continue reading The Hollow Crown
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Umi’s Nightmare
My 10+ year gaming character was going through some major stress. I'm storing the write-up here for safe keeping <3____ Umi wakes to a scorching sun threatening to set her skin on fire. With her throat too parched to speak, she stands and realizes she’s in the middle of a dune-riddled desert. The sand grabs … Continue reading Umi’s Nightmare
A Square Mile Town
The morning was clouded, sun still yawning and eager for his morning cup of coffee. Four of us ventured outside, aching for adventure and desperate for something more than a trailer too small for a family of 6. We didn’t skip or hold hands, just existed beside each other in a knowing way. The air … Continue reading A Square Mile Town
Birds of a Feather
She pecks the flesh with her long beak, dried blood from her last meal still rimming her maw. With quick, violent motions she pulls at the meat until it is freed from the decaying carcass. Beaded eyes look around, fearing another predator might come and steal her dinner away while she is in the midst … Continue reading Birds of a Feather
Another Test
She sits in a pond and ponders the world, reflections of love wavering in and out of view. I wonder if she ever thought the world would go this way? The Earth took itself back, and humanity stood no chance. She sighs and rests a naked, pale hand on the skin of the … Continue reading Another Test

