Rift
What did you hide? I asked it many times. Maybe as many as I felt my skin crawl. Is it even mine to carry? Seems foreign. When the secrets’ keeper starts to bleed, Almost everybody can see Other times it’s internal. First seen by none. As life whittles it exposes some, You gotta hope there’s…
Drawn To Darkness
I’ve never believed in love. Not the kind they show in movies or talk about in songs, anyway. To me, love was just another weakness, another way people allowed themselves to be controlled, manipulated. I never had time for it. All my life, I’ve been too busy staying one step ahead, too busy with my…
It’s A Hard Life
WARNING DO NOT READ IF SUICIDAL OR HATE SENSITIVE TOPICS TURN AWAY NOW If you are feeling depressed go to National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (USA) Call 988 or visit https://988lifeline.org/ for immediate support. Please reach out to someone who can provide you support. 18+ years old Only Hello this is my poem album it’s highly…
What are the little finger-sized pockets for on this leather jacket?
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Swimming
The sky was gray, but it always was. The air was thick with nothing, and the nothing pressed on me. I sat, staring at a place that wasn’t a place, thinking thoughts that weren’t thoughts. Was I sad? I didn’t know. I couldn’t know. Feeling would mean stopping, and stopping would mean losing. I couldn’t…
Manifesting unnoticed kindness
Today, I felt a warmth—a quiet, gentle kindness that whispered, you’re not alone. It wasn’t grand or showy, but sweet, like that one perfect mango you find in a sea of sour ones. The kindness of handing someone a pen or paper when no one else noticed. The kindness of helping a classmate in an…
I need to be perceived
I need to be digested I need to be consumed I need to be reflected I need to be carried to term Or I need to be cut out entirely No one’s meant to stay here This in between is no home It’s meant as a stepping stone Made up of only sharp and jagged…
Push and pull
Anxious: I need to know if you’re okay. You’ve seemed so distant lately, And I can’t shake the feeling That something’s wrong. I just want to be close to you, But I’m scared of falling away, Of losing what we have. Please, can you tell me if this is still real? Avoidant: She reads it.…
My Strong Lilly
In the quiet moments when the world holds its breath, I watch you rise, strong and resilient, like your namesake, you’re a lily blooming on still waters— your petals unfurling, a canvas of colors painted by hope. You are my refuge, the place where my heart finds rest. In your presence, I am anchored; in…
Hi! I need honest opinions on my five page narrative for my 11th grade literature class so far. This is only less than two pages. Isn’t anywhere near done yet!!
Bonnie’s First Act of Becoming In the eloquent town of Ashland, Oregon, there lived a young, red-headed girl named Bonnie Rose. Bonnie was a quite “unremarkable” sixteen-year-old girl in the year 1960, blending into the rest without much notice. With her unassuming appearance, she often went unnoticed—an overlooked figure amidst the busy streets of Ashland.…
How Do You Define Melancholy?
Hey everyone, I wrote a poem about melancholy for a creative writing class, and now I have an assignment to revise and improve one of my poems. I chose this one because I feel like it has a lot of potential to grow. My professor commented, “I am curious about how you are defining an…
We should all occasionally lie on social media to throw off data collection and profiling.
As a 70 plus year old Asian woman living in Oklahoma I think this would greatly benefit me. submitted by /u/Riverrat423 [link] [comments]
I just need feedback on my business idea please read.
If you’ve got a business idea but feel stuck because: You don’t know where to start. You don’t take consistent action. Then I’ve built something that could genuinely help you—for FREE. All I ask in return is 10 minutes of your time for honest feedback. Here’s the deal: This is not some generic advice tool…
The importance of Poetry and imagination
You may judge a society by its Poets. For when Poetry is lost, it shows we have fallen in cold hard times. Just give me the cold hard facts is the modern cry. But if we forget how to think and feel. Or to be moved with emotion at the sunset. Or to feel pity…
Do people here write erotic stories??
Can we write and post them here?? submitted by /u/codenamebillo [link] [comments]
I wrote a little story for my young daughters who were learning to ride their bikes during lockdown and it’s evolved into this. I’d love to hear your thoughts. It’s just over 1100 words.
Pippa Learns to Fly Pippa was the last in the nest of her brood The last to rely on her mother for food Her sisters had long since departed the nest Now it was her time to fly like the rest She shivered with fear and made no sound As she peered over the edge…
A letter to fear
Ugly. Fear, hello my dear old shadow friend. How are you? It’s been far too long since we’ve caught up with each other properly, so I thought it was about time I checked in on you to see how you are doing. I don’t like losing touch with my close friends, so let me start…
2nd part of book
In Cuba you aren’t allowed to sell houses, at the time. You are allowed to exchange houses with other Cubans, but never for monetary value. On top of that absurdity, the structure itself is your own property, but the land is all the government’s property… they will throw you out at any instance. But the…
Beneath The Iron Door
Five teenagers, Alex, Sam, Mia, Liam, and Jess, had heard the rumors. The abandoned bunker at the edge of town, buried deep in the forest, was supposedly a relic from a secret Cold War experiment. Locals whispered that it was haunted, but the teens brushed it off as ghost stories meant to scare kids from…
The Poor Stranger
I never thought I’d be the type of man to kill another person. That’s the kind of thing that happens in movies or in the news, far removed from the quiet life I’ve built for myself. But here I am, sitting in my living room, staring at my hands, hands that have done something I…
Life’s Many Trials
Life’s path is winding, steep, and long, With trials that test the brave and strong. Obstacles rise like mountains tall, But within us lies the strength to conquer all. Through storms that rage and darkness deep, We find the courage not to weep. For every fall, we rise again, With hope and faith, our guiding…
Idea for a story
I have an for a story, the title is Carnifex. The story follows an Half Romani and Half German Autistic man named Victor Kralitz but goes by his last name. Who is eventually bitten and turned into a vampire, but rather than thirsting for the blood of humans, he instead develops a taste for the…
Look Left
As I sit down at the kitchen table, on the anniversary of the worst day in my life, I see a ray of sun beaming through the window down to the table. I become mesmerized by the dust particles swirling around and I start to imagine an escalator following the path of the sunbeam up…
Temporary Rapture. Tomorrow 2.4 billion Christians disappear all at once. Their clothes are left empty, like a Jedi master. They’re gone for three days, then return.
Imagine if tomorrow all at the same time, 2.4 billion Christians around the world disappeard like a Jedi Master. Would the world fall into chaos? Would those left behind repent? What would happen to America when 66% of people disappeared? Would those left behind get amazing deals on Homes? Would the commute to work be…
WITT: A red metal gun. Pulling the trigger moved a spring mechanism inside but doesn’t so anything else, found in an old work locker (UK)
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Would a store that only sells refills and supersize packages of household products work?
Eg Liquid hand soap Laundry detergent and fabric conditioner Disinfectant Dishwashing liquid Toilet rolls / paper Kitchen paper Shower gel submitted by /u/petrastales [link] [comments]
What to sell on Walmart.com
Just got accepted as a seller on Walmart.com! My background is in IT, and I have around $50k to invest in starting this business. The only issue? I’m not sure what to sell yet. If you were in my position, what would be your next step? Any advice or suggestions would be awesome! submitted by…
A lettwr to me.
How’s it going, you ok? I don’t know what else to say. I know this last year has been pretty rough, The stuff you’ve dealt with has been fucking tough. But look at where you are right now, A year ago that didn’t seem possible, wow. You stood up tall, you stood up proud, You…
Life and Death: The Intertwined Cycle of Existence
Love and grief knock on the same door, at the same time. Like two best friends visiting the home of another friend. And one must open the door to let them in and make space for both in one’s life We swing on life’s swing, taking turns, two at a time leaving the other one…
Would a store that only sells a ton of soft drinks ever work?
Edit: I meant fountain drinks! Was talking about this with my girlfriend the other day, about how it might be a viable idea to open a store that only sells soft drinks, and carries as many types as we could get our hands on. From what I understand, the profit margins are pretty high, selling…
The Diamond Jinn
As her eyelids cut the harsh world out of her mind, her husband appeared before her. “I will always love you,” he promised, kissing her hand. “But you must go back. This is a desolate place. You cannot stay here.” She looked down, her skin glistened where it was kissed, as though it was dipped…
Poetry Portfolio Advice
Hey! I am applying to MFA programs, and I was wondering if there is anyone out there willing to read my poetry portfolio/manuscript and give me honest feedback! I get nervous sharing my poems, so approaching professors or other people in my life is stressing me out. I would appreciate any help or advice! submitted…
Condescension
“It’s funny that you chose December 5th…night of the Krampus, Nelson Mandella’s passing, the end of The Prohibition…a day of so many happenings, that a new one would be irrelevant immediately. I knew your intentions better than you did because I learned the inner workings of malice from surviving. I understood the assignment, professor, I…
A letter of regret
I will spend my time on this one, this I feel I need to get right. Do I use my words to convey great meaning? Or to simply be contrite? Shall I rhyme such as above or disregard such rules, rage and scream and pout. Communicate as if I am an artist, using language grandiose…
Condamnation
The room was a quiet one, but a full one. Moments clicking and clacking along to the tune of its own powersource. Rows of silent and neutral expressions. Doors to the chamber open to allow the presence. Why are churches and courtrooms the same? Who is man to play God or God to imitate Man?…
Every Morning, Every Night
Hi everyone, I’m new to writing. This is the first thing I’ve ever worked on and I’m, and looking for feedback. I also just wanted a way to share this with people who may be interested. Thanks so much for reading! Chapter 1 Jared sits in his apartment, on his favorite divot on the couch.…
How do I become better?
I have a huge exam in 5 months with lots of creative writing questions, how do I become better? I get that I need to practice but how? How is me writing a description about idk a beach gonna make me better at creative writing? submitted by /u/One-Floor-6977 [link] [comments]
Give law enforcement and military groups and operations traditionally feminine names
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What small business would be more profitable?
I am almost done with my undergrad. I’m graduating in December with a BBA in marketing, and I am also starting an online MBA program in January. I would like to start a small business to pay off some of my student debt while I figure out what I want to do in the long…
What’s the hardest part once you get started on your startup?
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How do you know when you have validated your idea enough?
How do you know when you have validated your idea enough to know if it’s a good idea or not? What signals are you looking for? What ways do you validate your idea to know it’s good enough or not? submitted by /u/Mountain-Car-7438 [link] [comments]
The Quilt of Hides and Fibers
It was a late freeze in January. The days had been rampant with dust infested breezes, the nights fell to a whisper and the town was a low frenzy. A mash of triumph and tragedy, chaos.. and (dis)order. A whirlpool of luck’s many shades. Latency in our ability to connect naturally… The fear of being…
WITT left by last tenant. It’s a plastic bag shaped as a mitten that smells like smoke as burning wood, not tobacco
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1″ x 1″ x 1″ cube made of strong magenta plastic with metal balls in the corners
I work at a cocktail lounge, me and my coworkers have had this little object sitting on a statue for weeks. Some of us are bakers, jewelery craftspersons, so one of the people not here could of left it behind. We have no idea what this could be for. It’s as described in the title.…
Next Steps for my Business?
Currently run a small trucking company (5 semis 8 box trucks) with my brother. We have a major client who we do middle mile for that is losing business and the majority of the rest of our work right now comes from brokers. Unfortunately with the market this isn’t looking like a sustainable option for…
Afraid Of The Dark
Afraid Of The Dark My gifts to you were wrapped in every stolen kiss, sombre embrace, in every sincere word I gave you, Your gifts to me were all the things you gave meaning, Oh how you gave me reason, You gave me reason to face the void, to embrace the harrowing winds of change,…
Heading Home at Night
Inside my stomach there are needles. Needles and screws and worms and glass and they all slither around and wring themselves through my intestines, slowly squeezing down. I can feel it. Every inch of it, like watching one of those snakes unhinge their jaws to swallow an egg whole. Squeezing and writhing and wriggling and…
The Heart Is A House With Many Rooms
What about the skeletons? The wounded ghosts. Ghosts of feelings, of remnants of meaning. Spinning around and around , I can’t go into any room. So I sit, on the floor, in the hallway, small. If I shrink myself will the feelings reconcile for me? Can someone take this over? I’m so tired. The furniture…
