#*snailmakesthings

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Tove Ditlevsen, from “Youth”, The Copenhagen Trilogy. Originally published in Denmark as Ungdom (1967).

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Tove Ditlevsen, from “Youth”, The Copenhagen Trilogy. Originally published in Denmark as Ungdom (1967).

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i call these caps "john seed shocked pikachu face"

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THE BAPTIST & THE SAINT.

“She’s getting to you, isn’t she?” “What?” Sibylla glances over at him. Years into their friendship and he’s still as hard to read as the day they met. His feelings stay stuffed under the floorboards, only making an appearance in the form of giddiness or rage. “The Deputy. You’ve been a total crankpot since she showed up in the valley.” Resting her elbow against the chair arm, she presses her knuckles below her bottom lip. “Such an astute observation.��

[writingwithsnails]

Tove Ditlevsen, from “Youth”, The Copenhagen Trilogy. Originally published in Denmark as Ungdom (1967).

[writingwithsnails]

Tove Ditlevsen, from “Youth”, The Copenhagen Trilogy. Originally published in Denmark as Ungdom (1967).

[writingwithsnails]

Tove Ditlevsen, from “Youth”, The Copenhagen Trilogy. Originally published in Denmark as Ungdom (1967).

[writingwithsnails]

actual images of john seed going through the stages of grief after one (1) person insults his house and interior decorating skills

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THE BAPTIST & THE SAINT.

“Mhhhh, Nancy, Nancy, Nancy.” She sighs and briefly returns her gaze to the forest stretching out for miles. Dirt roads weave in between them but the treetops blend together and hide the imperfections. It’s a home she never knew she needed. “I think she’s a true believer… It’s not because you’re cute.” “It’s because I remind her of her son.” “You remind every old woman of her son.” “I feel that is a backhanded compliment.” “It’s a compliment I wouldn’t give either of your brothers.” Sibylla pauses and waits for a reply. Even though she’s irritated, she can’t help smiling at him. He’s contagious like that. “You’re supposed to say ‘thank you’.” “Thank you.” The spell breaks when John’s left hand touches her knee. She quickly stands and he pulls back like she’s a hot stove. Every time she thinks she’s broken the habit, it claws its’ way back into him as if it had never left. He tries so hard… Doesn’t he?

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THE BAPTIST & THE SAINT. a summary of their relationship.

Sibylla: I told you so! John: :(

[writingwithsnails]

Tove Ditlevsen, from “Youth”, The Copenhagen Trilogy. Originally published in Denmark as Ungdom (1967).

[writingwithsnails]

Tove Ditlevsen, from “Youth”, The Copenhagen Trilogy. Originally published in Denmark as Ungdom (1967).

[writingwithsnails]

Tove Ditlevsen, from “Youth”, The Copenhagen Trilogy. Originally published in Denmark as Ungdom (1967).

[writingwithsnails]

[writingwithsnails]

Tove Ditlevsen, from “Youth”, The Copenhagen Trilogy. Originally published in Denmark as Ungdom (1967).

[writingwithsnails]

THE TIP // a novel.

Set in the first 90 days of a political nightmare, a nurse and doctor seek justice in an unlikely place, in an unlikely way... But is it really justice they're looking for?