Jae
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Just Another Escapist
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Basement Transcendence
Sometimes, the only way to change is to destroy something.
I have lived here too long - all the whi…
Published 8 years ago.
You Hurt Me So Quietly
Fri 17:37
Hey Chelsea, what are you up to Sat night?
Sat 16:50
"Hey Chelz, it's me. Just wanted t…
Published 8 years ago.
Trains of Thought
"You've got to stop yawning like that."
"I can't help it! I'm bored."
"Well, yawn any bigger and I'l…
Published 8 years ago.
A Lack of Perspicacity
When I write, the usual result is:
This happened.
If I'm lazy:
This happened loquaciously.
If …
Published 8 years ago.
Unexpected Guest
Thermu burst into the parlor without knocking, her voice raised in excitement.
"Esma! I found it! I …
Published 8 years ago.
Patience
When my eyes grew too heavy, I listened.
My contact with the stone made a tiny scraping sound whene…
Published 8 years ago.
The Second Lesson
At the broken rail, I stopped.
My head spun, it was difficult to focus. I could not stand. My tongu…
Published 8 years ago.
Awareness
By the third day, or at least after my third extended rest, I knew something was wrong.
I woke as u…
Published 8 years ago.
Perseverance
Without confidence, I judged that it was my second day on the stair, and I was running low on food a…
Published 8 years ago.
The First Lesson
After the Shadowed Valley, at the foothills of Mount Piru, I first saw the Ten Thousand Stares.
Tha…
Published 8 years ago.
Weary of You
How many times will I allow myself to be seduced? Only after continuously giving in to your temptati…
Published 8 years ago.
The Pebble Creek House
I knew no matter how I dressed I would find a way to regret it, so I chose comfort, since that was t…
Published 8 years ago.
Revelations
Lightning flashed like teeth biting into the stone walls. Athel's sandals slapped ungraciously as he…
Published 8 years ago.
Identity
The self of past was turbulent, confused
The self of present is less than enthused
The self of futur…
Published 8 years ago.
Isolation
Depressing the dull brass handle with a thumb, it gives a satisfying click and the heavy red door pu…
Published 9 years ago.