Refinery (a war vignette)
The oil refinery was deserted.
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Apocalypse 10
I woke up to the sounds if those things beating on the house. I got up carefully not to wake up Zayden and ran up stairs to get a glimpse of the real world.
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The Blood Mile
(An excerpt from The Blood Mile) Paris 1789 BANG. The jewel encrusted goblet came crashing to the floor after I had rather foolishly attempted to keep it in balance.
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Darkness
I’ve always been a child of light Now nothing but darkness, Is stalking within my shadows Leaving me with an unpredictable life Still… And always… Been a leader.
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Cold One's Song
Darkness Cool Silent Dreams I slumbered. Stirring Wakeful Restless Alert I...
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Red Cape: Part9
"Is she like the legend says?" Seth asked, moving closer to us. "What does the legend say?" I replied. He was closer to me now so I got to my knees before him.
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A Dog-Eat-Dog World.
All this world does is push you down, In this endless sea it makes you drown. You're nothing special, another wave, Another note on a crowded stave.
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Land Of No Return
Anna sat at the table, her long blonde fringe covering her eyes, with her head down. They didn't think she was listening but she was, and beneath her hair and long eyelashes she was watching too.
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Outside
#opussweeklychallenge When I opened my eyes, I realised I was outside. Outside the zone, outside the safety. Under the harsh light of the natural moon.
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Child Abuse
Before they understand what life means it is often taken away from them. Before they realise the slaps and punches are wrong they are black ad blue.
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Rust & Ash 2
The pale morning light filtered through the snowy white haze of the sky to fall on the broken horizon.
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The Net
My head could just get out. I was over the moon I tried pulling more but the rest of my body couldn't squeeze through. The boat was going faster and suddenly turned round, it was heading for land.
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One Day.....
#opussweeklychallenge. When I opened my eyes..I was strapped to a bed no longer me. Violated, abused and drugged...but why couldn't anyone see.
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Apocalypse 9
*Zayden's P.O.V.* When I walked into her room, Ash's mom was up and looking out her window. She spun around and looked at me. "What has the world come too?," she asked. "The end," I replied.
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Apocalypse 8
"Wake up," Zayden said. My eyes shot open. "We have to barricade the doors and windows now," he said helping me up. We took what furniture we could and barricaded all the doors and windows.
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Apocalypse 7
There was a streak of blue light falling from the sky. I grabbed Zayden's hand and squeezed it tightly. His eyes followed my gaze.
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Praying For Daybreak
Hunched in the corner of my room, alone and afraid, screams of terror echo in the hall, the feeding frenzy at nightfall.
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January, Chapter 3
We walk into Kwena standing tall and proud. I hope Ellie doesn't come down the hill and do something stupid. I don't even know why Ellie has to stay up there on the hill.
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Apocalypse
Broken, bleeding, spent, bent old men, twist tales and Build a city of lies upon a bed of nails, somewhere they Make the young believe that life is good, and kind yet, Really we're just waiting for...
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You Have To Read These Books!
Right, everyone. You all must read these books!!. They are amazing.
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January, Chapter 1
"Autumn?" a voice asks. I spin around, wet, heavy snow blocking my view. "Autumn. Is that you?" The voice asks again. Suddently I recognize the voice. "Autumn!" I run.
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Irmasi's Story #update2
What do you hear when you open your front door. the birds. cars. children playing. Irmasi hears gun shot, screams and sirens. he lives in Italy, the mafia side.
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The Mysterious Island Chapter 2
I was gazing into thin air,as she said this but I shuddered due to a gust of wind and replyed 'What did you say?'.She looked at me and sighed 'It doesn't matter have you got anywhere to stay?'.'Well...
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Gone
For dreams never dreamed. And hopes never kept. And love never gleamed. And tears never wept. We fight for this all. And lay in our graves. We fight and we fall. For truth never saves.
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