Tag: #ConsumeStories
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A Priestess So Clever and Kind
There once was a princess,so clever and kindborn to a kingdomwhere hearts were left behind. Her world was cold,so dark and bleak.She was always silent,for she could not speak. Magic paid a visiton stormy skies of gray.They saw her potentialand chose to stay. A gift she was given,one with no strings,but visions followed,forming dark rings.…
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An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good by Helene Tursten: Quietly Removing Problems
I found this short story collection through a video. Honestly, I want to read more short stories, both individual ones and other collections. I need to figure out how to find them. If you know of any way, let me know in the comments. Synopsis This collection contains five stories following an elderly woman solving…
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The Best Version of Me
I buried you.Destroyed you.Why are you here?Quiet.Weak.Unsure.Why are you here? I’m back to being you,the version of meI never wanted to be.Quiet.Weak.Unsure,but here I am.Here you are. You hold my hand.Yours is soft.You are a child.Your smile is warm.You offer me kindnesswhen I don’t deserve it. I’ve abandoned you.Pushed you away.Buried you.Destroyed you.I made sureyou…
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I Will Burn Down the World for You
I will burn down the world for you, he says.He says thiswith confidence,leaving no room for argument. He’s arrogant.Delightfully so.Annoying,but incredibly appealing.It turns me on. He may be a little toxic,but he always,without failure,says the right things.Does the right things.He’s toxic,but he’s perfect. He’s probably fae.In fantasy, anyway.If he’s human,definitely rich. He’ll hand me the…
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The Rightful Bride Chapter 22
“Let’s not have the cameras follow you yet,” Sebastian says. “Since you’ve outsourced preparations, let’s have the cameras follow the people working on it. You’ll be seen at the ball.” “Okay,” Harald says. “Has anyone signed up?” “People started signing up at 00:00. They’re still signing up.” Harald nods. “I’m going to have lunch with…
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A Letter to Younger Me
You were right.I’m sorry to say you were.It’s hard to admityou always were,but you were. Surprisingly,you understoodbefore I ever did.You understoodhow things were.How things can still be.What I refused tofor many years. Somehow,I couldn’t see.It took exploration.A story.A character.Someone similar to me. Things have changed,but not by much.Things are better,but not always. My advice is…
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The Rightful Bride Chapter 21
The contract arrives in Melanie’s inbox Monday morning. She reads it, nodding to herself. She takes a deep breath before signing. In most circumstances, she wouldn’t have agreed to be a king’s safe bride. No matter what, it will be a marriage of convenience. She can, of course, seek out other lovers. It’s not uncommon…
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The Girl From the Dark Side
I never liked her,but she’s still there.Just waitingto be released.She bides her timeuntil she knows she can come outand release her rageupon her target. Her dark eyesstare out into the world.She constantly looks at her surroundingsand glares at thosewho have made her who she is.She remembers her pastand glares at her memorieswhile she plungesinto an…
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The Rightful Bride Chapter 20
Eva leaves her tower at 00:00. She slowly climbs down the steps. A hooded figure waits for her. “Are you ready, My Lady?” they say. Eva extends her hand. “Let’s go,” she says. “We have a lot to discuss.” The hooded figure nods, taking her hand. Together, they walk toward the palace gate. The guard…
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Somewhere I Know
Imagine sitting on an empty land.A mysterious pathway welcomes you.A world you know like the back of your hand.A place of light and joy for only two. A planet of alien emotions.A fantastic mystical dimensionwhere feelings are like clouds of deep oceans.A different state of no deception. A stunning picture of tranquilitythat only comes through…