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The Lost Journals: Chapter One – Pg. 7
Santa Monica, CA Linda Borra Conaughey 2/7/1995 – Journal Entry One My only comfort is the companionship of my sorrow. It has been five years since he passed and also five years since I have painted. My hands ache for … Continue reading
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Tagged art, artist, author, blog, blogging, book, death, fiction, life, photography, relationships, writers, writing
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A Struggle to feel Accepted
Sometimes it feels like life is an endless road of wanting to be accepted. After your family it begins when you comprehend the concept of friendship and with it the pain and harsh reality that not everyone has the same … Continue reading
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Tagged blog, bloggers, blogging, blogs, family, fiction, introduction, marriage, reading, welcome, women, wordpress, writing
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The Sociopath
Journal Entry 48 TS: 11:21:13 … and I will never change. I see the world through tint. The different colors of my shades present the many facets of my personality. What mood am I in today? The doorman calls me … Continue reading
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The Meeting – HarsH ReaLiTy
Confidential – Boardroom Transcription February 5th, 2014 Denver, Colorado Location: Top floor – Tower of Evil Confused: “What the hell happened? We said we were going to write on both blogs, but now we are only writing on the new one. … Continue reading
Erindale Burning – Flash Fiction v2
Scar stared in the distance. The city of Erindale sat nestled peacefully against Redrock Mountain under the light of the moons Alta and Sinta above. Rage filled him for a second, so strong it caused his hands to shake. He … Continue reading
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Tagged 2014, amazon, blog, fiction, flashfiction, google, introduction, new year, practice, resolution, science fiction, writers, writing
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Erindale – Flash Fiction v1
If you walk from the beaches of Dreadbin and follow the river inland for a mile you will reach a giant forest. There are many names for the trees found here, but most people in this area call them Blackwater … Continue reading
The Lost Journals: Chapter One – Pg. 5
St. Matthew Island, Bering Sea 11/25/1975 – Journal Entry One We have been out for a few weeks now. The weather has been fair so far and I feel right with the roll of the sea beneath my feet. I sleep … Continue reading
The Library
This blog is my library; see the Roman style marble pillars lining the walls? Like a cathedral of knowledge, it awaits for any to enter. The knowledge held within these doors is not only my own, I see a different … Continue reading
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Tagged blog, creative, fiction, food, imagery, library, life, love, photography, poem, reading, relationships, writing
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Suicide
And there they lay. The tools of the day. A razor, a pile of pills, and a bottle of Tanqueray. I have stared in the mirror for hours. All have gone to bed. With each tear has come resolve. We … Continue reading
The Lake
The loud creaks of the tower can be heard sounding off each other, bouncing from wall to wall creating a cacophony of sounds like a deranged band of drums. The smacking of an opened shutter window keeps an even beat … Continue reading
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Tagged creative writing, dreams, fantasy, fiction, food, life, read, readers, reading, relationships, sleep, sleepless, write, writing
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A Glimmer of Hope
A cacophony of thoughts cascading into a mural of shimmering imagery.. Brings a sudden tear within a tear, gushing forth the life water of the human soul. A trumpet plays, carrying the idea of hope with its angelic tone. The … Continue reading
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Tagged authors, creative, ebook, faith, fiction, goals, god, inspiration, inspire, literature, love, motivation, religion, writing
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Tear Drop
Shadows from a fallen tear drop. Merge to form a united front against the happiness which seeks to infest you. It is a victorious battle, and the battleground upon which it occurs leaves behind a picture of death and frustration. … Continue reading
The Reoccurring Occurring
Today felt like a nightmare, but I actually feel pretty good all things considered. Have you had one of those days where you are constantly getting woken up and you get to the point where you don’t know if you … Continue reading
A Whisper, an Answer
He does whisper a phrase into the night. The silence of the evening rebounds an answer. It speaks clearly in the form of a challenge, a calling of a kindred spirit. Is it another lonely being, a phantom of the … Continue reading
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Tagged advice, answers, connections, creative, fantasy, fiction, opinion, people, whisper, world
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The Lost Journals: The Introduction – Pg. 2
It took me some time to decipher the intent of the writer. I quickly realized that the journals were all penned by the same hand. The time consuming task seemed daunting to me, I have never been a fan of … Continue reading
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Tagged author, blog, blog book, blogging, death, fantasy, fiction, life, literature, poetry, story, the lost journals, writing
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Just Write: Only you stand in your way
I get amused when I see comments and posts of people saying “I am not that great of a writer.” Great writers aren’t just born, true some people might be more talented, but anyone can be a good writer. It … Continue reading
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Tagged author, authors, fantasy, fiction, first, literature, new, people, publish, travel, wordpress, write, writing
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The Lost Journals: The Introduction – Pg. 1
While auctioning off a house in Memphis, Tennessee last year state officials found an old safe in an attic. Upon opening it they discovered seven very well preserved journals that had been handwritten and obviously cared for by the owner. These items were … Continue reading
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Tagged anonymous, art, authors, blog, fiction, food, introduction, life, love, pen name, personal, relationships, welcome, writing
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This Blog
I think it is fun to write these posts. I don’t get why everyone normally starts it with an awkward, and often written, “groan” before saying some introduction. This blog is going to be devoted to sharing my writing. I … Continue reading
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A thought in the night
Drinking, smoking, and thoughts do collide don’t they? I feel as if a huge weight is off my shoulders. Pressure I never knew was there. My wife, who is much smarter than I, says it is stress from bending “over … Continue reading
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A Good Blog is Hard to Find 