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Submitted to Contest #325
They say if you look at the horizon you won’t vomit your lunch. Maybe that isn’t the quote. I still keep my gaze at the junction of water and sky. The freshwater breeze kisses my cheeks with teeth. The ferry drags herself like she’s tired of her purpose. I look down at the water, my reflection unavailable past the frothy wake. I tilt my chin away from the children who hurl themselves past me, my elbow on the railing. Nicotine hidden in my sleeve. I hold the vapor in my lungs as the blue raspberry burn stabs my tongue. No smoking on the ferr...
Submitted to Contest #280
*contains profanity and alludes to violence*~~~ - I don't think you should. - ... - I really don't think you should. - Get your anxiety under control. - Do you know the consequences of doing something like this? - Do you know the consequences of not doing it? - We could die. - ... - We could die. - So many more can die if we don't. - You're not thinking. - You're being selfish. - Selfish?! - Did you ever consider that we're here because we're heroes? - ...
Submitted to Contest #275
August 8th I was firm in my belief that I was different, that I would make it. It was this faith that kept me resilient throughout film school. I stayed steadfast through the visceral scrutiny of professors and the rivalries that emerged - sure, French New Wave created a movement but it’s the Czechs who had more fun with it. Being a college-educated artist without a trust fund makes for an excellent customer service rep. I stayed in Philly after school, got a job with in medical devices, and rented an apartment built essentially from plywoo...
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