fiction
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The Monster of Willow Bark This is a dream I had on the sofa one weekend. I’d been under the weather and was dosed up, and then this random horror film decided to play in my head.I blame the bug. I was travelling, and somehow I ended up in this small town called Willow Bark.(I…
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Why do we Dream? Recently I’ve been having the most vivid, strangest dreams — the kind that cling to me for days after I wake up.To release them, I started writing them down. It made me wonder… why do we even dream?And why are they so random, so bizarre, and sometimes downright haunting? Some people…
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Who the f**k is Becky Williams? (Disclaimer: I do not know anyone named Becky Williams. This name appeared in a dream and does not reference any real person, living or dead.) I had a dream recently that rattled me so much, I woke up thinking it actually happened. Only after a few minutes did I…
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The Price Of Being Seen ⚠️Trigger warning : body shaming and bullying The market square was busier than usual that afternoon. The air was thick with chatter, footsteps, and the smell of roasted coffee from the café.Amelia sat on a bench beneath the crooked lamppost—her usual spot—notebook in hand, pretending to write while her eyes…
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The Second Love That Lingers As I lay down to rest, I tried to erase every thought, every emotion from the day.Silence filled the room. I calmed my mind—work, people, everything—until it was empty. Comforting. And then, without warning, his name arrived. I opened my eyes and stared at the dark ceiling.Even with my eyes…
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Hero or Villain? ✨ If you enjoy my stories/writing and want to support me by keeping me hydrated, you can buy me a cuppa 💜👉 Buy me a coffee — thank you so much! Some people will worship you.They’ll call you kind, patient, gentle — an angel in human form. You’ll be the one who…
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What Is Love? The popcorn sat untouched between us, growing cold. The film flickered shadows across the room, but the only sound I heard was her soft, broken crying. “I really thought he loved me,” she whispered, twisting the tissue in her hands like it was the only thing keeping her together. “I’m so sorry,”…
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Killing the Girl I Used to Be ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This story contains depictions of emotional abuse, isolation, and violence. Please read with caution. Ivy thought she had entered a lasting and loving relationship with Sam. He seemed perfect, did everything right. Yet, before she realized it, she was trapped in a toxic, abusive relationship…
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Am I crazy? Everything I touch turns toxic. Everything I do is never right.Every person who comes near me either changes… or leaves.What’s wrong with me? I’ve been fired from more jobs than I can count. I’ve lost friends, family, and relationships—each one more dangerous than the last. Eventually, I stopped trying. I was alone.…
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My Ex Best Friend Bethany Trigger Warning: This post contains references to grooming, sexual assault, emotional manipulation, and toxic friendships. Please take care while reading. By Louise C Kay I was nothing special. I just existed.I dreamt of being noticed in the right ways—but of course, that never happens to someone like me. Then things…
Louise C Kay 