Gum Wad – A Short Story

There was once a fresh stick of gum. She was selected out of the pack of her gum family at just the right time. With a pocket stuffed with promises. Full of flavor and natural color, she brought joy and pleasure to her environment - filling the place with mouthwatering pleasantries. But far sooner than she thought, [...]

Shadow Self

It seems like my true self, this inner kid, has been carried off by my Father. They are out on adventures in the wilderness, the son being taught skills and training for a new life. He is being shown a whole new world I am not a part of. Though we are the same, there is [...]

The Heartland

There was once a boy, not unlike you. In fact, he was made in the likeness of Someone no one had ever seen. He knew he wasn't quite what he should be, so he couldn't belong or sit still. Something inside kept reminding him there was so much more. He searched under rocks and looked inside [...]

Shadowboxing Isn’t Nothing

God I can't handle these feelings for much longer or I will be the one that explodes. My blood will paint the surroundings red and my body parts will be found all over the place. It's so much worse that I don't even know what I'm feeling. Am I crazy? Moved to tears by this [...]