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Weekly Contest #213
***Please note: the following story has themes of mental health and suicide. It is my work of fictional art, intended only to entertain.*** Catching his breath, he watched her from across the way. They were way high up; it was dark and cold, the moon too big and too bright. Panting, sweat coated his face and sat in every wrinkle of the pushed-up sleeves of his driving jacket; he carefully swung his legs out over the edge. She was wearing a loose-fitting black dress, her hair pinned up in tight curls, and long legs bare. She looked out acro...
Weekly Contest #41
I’m okay. My hands shakily survey each part of me. Nothing is broken. Not even my spacesuit. But I can’t say the same for my ship. The observatory window is smashed in, shards of glass like teeth haphazardly sitting in rotting gums are what’s left in place. Outside, the atmosphere is a deep shade of vermillion, it looks like light orange clouds are floating in the sky. With a grunt, I sit up and take in my immediate surroundings, I’ve got to assess the damage. Cabinets and compartments are opened, all sorts of instruments, knobs, and documen...
Weekly Contest #40
Life is imperfect and families even more so. Being sad to see you depart is only an expression of our love for you. We know we're not losing you and we will see you again. It is just that we hold you so close in our hearts and you mean so much to us. You are such a wonderful young woman, so bright, so vivacious, so warm and loving. You are of great character and you have many wonderful talents. You are a true joy to be around. You leave a wake of happiness in your travels. While we are sad to see you go, we are likewise so very proud of...
Weekly Contest #34
From: Elijah_proTo: x0Ava0xDate: Sunday, March 9 – 10:43 AMSubject: Weekend Dear Ava,If I'm honest, I feel like I should tell you to not lie to your parents about visiting me for the weekend, but my desire to see you outweighs my conscience. Does this mean you're a bad influence on me? I think of that as a little funny, seeing as how I'm older than you and in fact, am the one who should be influencing you...nevertheless, I am happy you're coming out.Speaking of coming out, remember my friend Ivan? Tall, lanky guy with short blonde hair?...
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