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I opened my eyes and the snow was falling, converting the world around me into an unused canvas. It was just settling, too early for human disturbance or the sun's poison rays. I dreaded the morning and all the activity it brought with it —…

Snow. • Opuss № I

Normally, if I tell myself to stop crying, I can. But right now…right now I can't stop myself. My throat's constricted and tears keep rolling down my face by the bucket load. I'm dead inside. I don't know, I feel like the emotion's been sco…

So Many Tears. Too Many Tears. • Opuss № I

Daddy, you're a hypocrite. I'm sorry, but it's true. I know that stuff is in the past, but for me it may as well be new. And as humans we make mistakes, I know you know that too. So if you've made so many that are now overlooked, why can't …

Opuss № I

Birds in the sky, they've all gone to bed. Drops have faded into puddles and the leaves are dead. No-one's alive at this time of night. I'm all alone and basking in the moonlight. But can anybody hear this sad little song, Which echoes do…

. . . • Opuss № I

To accept others, you need to be open-minded. For other people to accept you, you need to follow their rules. I have the wrong mentality for living in this world.

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“Can you hear me? Are you hurt?” /I'm not hurt,/ I think with the part of my brain not pounding against my skull or being electrocuted with pain. “I'm not hurt.” I think I managed to mumble that to the swimming, unidentified figure above m…

Too Late. • Opuss № I

The sunlight plays on the water's rippling surface, dappling the gentle waves with yellow-white light. Its rays rebound blindingly off of the metal, barred barrier that separates the gravel pathway from the river. It continues to pick up gl…

You. • Opuss № I

‘Don't do something permanently stupid just because you're temporarily upset.’ This applies to a particular person right now. Sigh.

Quote: • Opuss № I

“Stand up for what you believe in, even if it means you're standing alone.” — Unknown. I try to do this, but nowadays, when everyone's opinion mirrors each other whilst they claim individuality, it's sorta difficult. No-one speaks about st…

Quote + Rant. • Opuss № I

The joy of life is slowly diluting, Energy once boundless fading like the sun Which dips under the horizon and plunges The world into darkness, my positivities overcome. Wandering the streets under the moonless sky, An emptiness digs my hea…

LOST; • Opuss № I

This app has the best notification sound ever. It seriously makes me smile. This whole app does, actually. It's so smooth, my stories have been received so warmly, and there's so much talent out there! I just love it. It's been less than 2…

MEOW! • Opuss № I

“Can I kiss you now?” She said it playfully but I knew there was more to it. The seconds seemed to stretch on as my brain went into overdrive. We were so close. I had been at her house all day, in her room, watching her Glee DVDs. Hugging.…

Can I Kiss You Now? • Opuss № I

The shutters on the window split the blaring rich yellow light, causing me to squint as their broken, structured shadow ran over my face in a consistent pattern. I ignored the dust particles which glittered like a kind of magical powder as …

Excerpt. • Opuss № I