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    Category: young adult

    Birthday Blues

    “But this can’t be the end,” Gina said.“Why?” I asked, resting my hands on my hips like I knew the answer before she told me.“Because… I’m… I’m—”“What,… Read more “Birthday Blues”

    February 19, 2022February 19, 2022 by AC

    We Deserve Each Other (Valentine’s Day)

    “Don’t pretend you didn’t mean it,” I said, wiping tears with a tissue. “You return after ten years and expect—” “I don’t have a Valentine,” Sara said, closing the distance… Read more “We Deserve Each Other (Valentine’s Day)”

    February 14, 2022February 14, 2022 by AC

    Life Without Love

    Imagine it. I tried to. Want to? I don’t.  Beyond me, it must be. The terror shook me. Joylous smiles fixed on faces — save one. Ava’s… Read more “Life Without Love”

    February 10, 2022February 10, 2022 by AC

    Say What You Want to Say

    Shades of shadows blend with an unforecasted gust rattling the living room windows as Vera enters the house, the door slams behind her. Goosebumps poke through her… Read more “Say What You Want to Say”

    February 8, 2022February 10, 2022 by AC

    Dreams over Dates

    (Revised) I find it not hard to believe that which I can’t conceive.The idle hands of my mind’s eye paint a picture that simmers the winter’s bone… Read more “Dreams over Dates”

    January 30, 2022 by AC

    Countless Blank Pages

    Zero words on blank pages.My fingers idly stand by, wanting to type, knowing not what.What’s not to love?I’ve lost interest.Read a book.I tried.It lacked introspection.Hell, even I… Read more “Countless Blank Pages”

    January 29, 2022January 29, 2022 by AC

    Reflection

    Are you still debating whether you like what you see?I can’t say that I blame you.Cracks from plunged bloody fists hide distorted lines under your eyes.I see… Read more “Reflection”

    January 28, 2022January 28, 2022 by AC

    You Can’t Get Rid of Me

    Mary’s looking around.Shovel clanked hard earth.Mary stops, eyes darting either way.I think she can hear me.I know she can’t see me.Why?I’m six feet underneath her bare feet.How… Read more “You Can’t Get Rid of Me”

    January 26, 2022 by AC

    Dude, You Need a Savior!

    You’ve got it all figured out, huh?I guess it’s easy for you, isn’t it?Passing bad checks, asking for forgiveness for what’s next, how’d that work out for… Read more “Dude, You Need a Savior!”

    January 23, 2022January 23, 2022 by AC

    Death

    We spoke before, my dearly departed.I’d turn my head before you got started.Black is what I see instead of you.An image of your voice melts the tip… Read more “Death”

    January 23, 2022January 24, 2022 by AC

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