There’s always something, something for the monster in the back of my mind to feed on. There’s always something there, keeping him from starving to death, even in the brightest of days, there’s always something, hiding behind the sunlight. Come…
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Wildfire
There is a wildfire burning inside of me, engulfing every fiber of my being in its relentless flames. I have welcomed it, helped it spread, and am unwilling to attempt to put it out. Why would I? It’s the best…
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I Have to Pee
– I think it’s been years since I’ve been as happy as I am right now, in this moment, lying here with you. If I could, I’d lay here forever. Would you? – I have to pee…
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I Have to —
“Should I do this?” “I think it would be unwise. It seems dangerous.” “I don’t think I can handle the temptation, though. I have to know.” “Alright…” “Here it goes.” “Ten years.” Darkness. Silence. Nothing. His heartbeat stumbles. “Okay… five…
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That Special Place
Here I am again, in that special place I promised myself I’d never return to. I came back, stared for a while at the once orange walls that are now peeling off to reveal a dark grey, took off my…
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An Empty Bookshelf
There’s a bookshelf inside of me, kept empty for books that only you could write before you gave up writing for me.
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My Pretty Little Egg
I have this little egg that I take with me wherever I go; it’s pretty and shiny and I take good care of it. I’ve grown quite fond of it and I like looking after it, it gives me purpose.…
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Holding On
6:00 AM The alarm clock sounds and he immediately knocks it to the ground, breaking it. He opens his eyes and looks up at the ceiling for a while – tears rush down his face.