Between the period where “Interlude: Part 7” was released and this Extension was written, it has been four months. That feels like a lifetime ago. I let myself get lost in my mind. Lost by my monsters inside. I felt overwhelmed and confused about where to take this story, so I left it alone to die…
Category: Short Story
These Last Few Months Have Been Amazing
I feel stupid swiping right. There’s a 97.8% chance she super liked me by accident. Still, even if that were true, there was no harm in trying. Worst case scenario I get blocked again. Nothing new. Unless you count the fact that I actually find this girl insanely attractive. Could I really know that I’m…
Dear Reader Vol. 2
I did it. I got a new job and I’m sticking with it. I’m still annoyed at how difficult growing up has been, but I think I’m starting to get the hang of things. I have a routine I’ve started, but it has its flaws. For instance, I haven’t worked out in a week. I’m…
He’s the worst
‘You’re psychotic’ ‘Is that a fact or opinion?’ ‘Opinion.’ she said ‘But if you want a fact’, she looked me in the eyes and stared hard before adding, ‘I hate you.’ I can’t say I’m surprised or even hurt by her words. It’s all true. I’ve been expecting this conversation for weeks now. If anything,…
Monsters Inside
Part 7: They Come From Inside. Roll the credits. Seriously, how many times do I need to say “monsters inside” in a story I wrote called “Monsters Inside?” I’m sure you get my point by now. You can’t see me right now, but I’m sighing as I sit in my favorite gaming chair that I’ve…
Monsters Inside
Part 6: Mommy, Where Do Monsters Come From? May 9th, 2012 4:20pm “Has this happened before?!” Harling asked Liam. “No.’ Liam said. “Not like this.” He didn’t look shocked, but he didn’t look calm either. Harling saw something between “I saw this coming” and “I can’t believe this is happening right now”. Blake spoke up,…
Flash Forward
It’s the fifth grade. You’re sitting in class taking your EOG. Your mom didn’t let you get that $4 mechanical pencil you wanted. It would’ve brought you so much luck. You dream of growing older so you can choose your own pencil. Flash forward. It’s graduation. Middle school is over. You dream of the new…
Monsters Inside
Part 5: We All Have Monsters Inside May 9th, 2021 3:45pm “You’re late.” Harling said to Jenny. “Since when did you have so much work ethic? You’ve never come in on time.” Right as Harling was debating whether or not to tell Jenny off for smart mouthing a superior, Nguyen and Blake walked up with…
Monsters Inside
Part 4: It’s About Time We Tell You May 8th, 2012 5:22pm The newly formed trio of self-proclaimed “monster see-ers” headed off to their second crime scene of the evening. They figured they’d run into something nasty, but they had no idea what it was until they arrived. At the train tracks, they found 4…
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