The Last Signal
A green streak rose high into the air and exploded into a series of white lights. Hope died with the lights, leaving behind only a deeper darkness. “That’s it…
Songs, Rhyme, and Failure
“Tatter, tatter, naught and matter,” hummed the old drunk as he stumbled across the cobblestone. Every other lamplight was blown dark by the gale. Those that…
Choice.
Ariel’s parents had stepped into the hall to speak with the man in the suit but she could still snatch bits of speech through the door. Words like ‘special’…
All Too Telling Failure of the Pre-Interview Interaction
“Mr. Isaacs will see you now,” the receptionist chirped in her cutest business voice. Rising and wiping sweaty palms down his pant legs, Roger attempted…
Interviews
The eyes they stare they scan they judge like wolves which hunt the young lamb’s heart The words spill out like beads - lost, dispersed disparate notes…
Chiaroscuro's Song
There, behold the hero bright, In his eyes, the failing light Lost amidst the darkness falling Small within prevailing night Who will aid him in his plight…
I Used To Play This Game
Words fumble as they spill out of my babbling lips. Where should I start and how on earth do I begin? All the rules have changed and I’m not a main contender…
Motivation
What exactly is the point of dreaming when you don’t have the means to make your desires come true? I don’t understand why I allow myself to aspire to great…
Write of Passage.
“We’re starting class with a test! You’ve heard it since elementary school. No looking on anyone’s papers, and no talking.” The teacher began to pass out the…
Grievous Conflict of the Elders
“I no longer accept the Nexua.” Togua’s powerful voice resounded through the domed amphitheater, echoing back and forth until all other voices were quieted in…
A New Footless Era
The bitter sweet aroma of spent fireworks filled the air around the sidewalk at the corner of Haven Street and Pine Court. Mixed with the slight smell of blood…
Levels of Failure
“...technical difficulties resulting in life support failure. Please stay calm and make your way in an orderly fashion to a designated exit area.” The voice…
Fortunes Never Lie
Thomas strolled into the Chinese restaurant, high on the thought of shrimp fried rice. His doctor would chastise him for this, seeing as his cholesterol was…
Chronicles Of Millie and Me Chapter 5
I casually approached Demetri and was about to introduce myself when he saw me and screamed so loudly that if I were still alive my ear drums would have burst…
Overwhelmed
It starts, my body locks up. First, with a mild chill, then a gentle tremble. The meeting that would seal my fate was fast approaching. I could feel the…
Nothing But The Hits
The clock was ticking. She’d be back any minute and they’d have to fucking scram. They’d be taken as a buncha dirty cokeheads who’d long forgot the concept of…
The Anti-Sam
Stumped amidst her own chains, Frances watched May pick over her manacles, hunting for any weakness. “...I mean, this is just a bit of a hiccup,” May babbled…
"We're working on it..."
Brooke moved his mouse up to the Inspiration button and clicked. Loading... *We’re working on it! Promise!* “For fuck’s sake,” Brooke yelled. He left Ficly…
It's Already Too Late
I don’t know if I can take it I don’t have what it takes to make it I would rather run away Please, don’t make me stay It hurts me so deeply Can’t you hear me…
Failure
It seems like if it isn’t one thing, it’s another if it isn’t you, it’s him if it isn’t now, it’s later Nothing seems to be of good quality Everything seems to…