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Excerpt From Something I'll Never Finish Writing

Excerpt From Something I'll Never Finish Writing

“So it’s not that I’m not glad that you’re coming, I-I just keep wondering why you’re doing it.”

The man paused, searching Lewis’ face before glancing away to stare at the ground. He began to speak, his large blue eyes glazing over as though he were somewhere far away. 

“It’s for a lot of reasons, but mainly for my Lizzie. Are you old enough to remember losing anyone in the Sunder?”

“I…

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Quote of the Day 01/12/20

Quote of the Day 01/12/20

Great hope can come from small sacrifices.

Star Wars the Clone Wars

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Untitled Poetry Submission

My mind is like cascading glass. Each shard shatters beautifully, into smaller pieces after every trauma. I piece myself back together, grasping at anything to hold back tears. My own mind cuts deep into my flesh, exposing old wounds that are damned to never heal. Each breath continuing life, each breath continuing pain.

Anonymous submission

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We love all submissions here.…

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Quote of the Day 01/11/20

Quote of the Day 01/11/20

In order to move on, you must understand why you felt what you did and why you no longer need to feel it.

Mitch Albom, The five people you meet in heaven

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Quote of the Day 01/10/20

Quote of the Day 01/10/20

One thing you can’t hide, is when you’re crippled inside.

John Lennon

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Quick break from the Star Wars quotes

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Quote of the Day 01/09/20

Quote of the Day 01/09/20

The winding path to peace is always a worthy one, regardless of how many turns it takes.

Star Wars the Clone Wars

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Quote of the Day 01/08/20

Quote of the Day 01/08/20

Who a person truly is cannot be seen with the eye.

Star Wars the Clone Wars… again??

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Another one that seems to just be the writers coming up with great quotes to live by??

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Untitled Submitted Poetry When the burn in your chest rages, like a fire that you can't control. Know that you hold the power to crumple a universe.

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Quote of the Day 01/07/20

Quote of the Day 01/07/20

Compromise is a virtue to be cultivated, not a weakness to be despised.

Star Wars the Clone Wars?

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Couldn’t find the original author of this quote. (it may be the show itself?) If it is from something else, and you being the brilliant human being you are know who it is, please comment or shoot me a message.

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Quote of the Day 01/06/20

Quote of the Day 01/06/20

Fear not for the future, weep not for the past,

Percy Bysshe Shelley

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If you’re not a fan of English romantic poetry, you may have heard this one from Star Wars the Clone Wars. with the upcoming new season release, we’ll be using some of our favorites from the intros (crediting the original authors).

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Quote of the Day 01/05/20

Quote of the Day 01/05/20

Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent

Victor Hugo

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"See Jane Run"

"See Jane Run" #shortstory #submissions #horror #SameSunsets

Short Story Submissions

Dick slid the key into the lock and it unbolted with a quiet click. The door swung open revealing the dark interior of the home. He walked in flipping the lights as he walked past. The bulbs lit but then blew with a pop. The room again was blanketed in shadow. Dick walked to the window on the far wall and drew back the curtains. A thin beam of light streamed through the…

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Quote of the Day 10/12/19

Quote of the Day 10/12/19 #quotes #hope #SameSunsets

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The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.

Theodore Parker, Unitarian Minister 1853

I heard this quote while listening to an audiobook version of “The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World”. If you haven’t read the book, I strongly recommend it. This quote resonated deeply with me, as all the…

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Quote of the Day 10/11/19

Quote of the Day 10/11/19 #quotes #thedalailama #samesunsets

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This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.

Dalai Lama XIV

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Ghost

Ghost #shortstory #SameSunsets #submission #writing

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Rain flicked against the window creating a continuous thrum, as the bus rolled through the city. Here he sat, the fogged glass cold against his forehead as he lay staring into the gray world outside. He hated the damp but, it proved to be relaxing in the sweltering heat of the bus’ interior. The soft squeal of the…

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Balloon Messages - A Favorite Memory

Balloon Messages - A Favorite Memory #memories #shortstory #love #loss #SameSunsets

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When I was little I believed that when balloons flew into the sky they went to heaven and the people up there would catch them. This meant that if I sent a balloon with a message written on it my parents would receive it. This was something my family did in memory of my parents. My favorite time was my junior year of high school, when my…

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Why I love Avatar

You must never give into despair. Allow yourself to slip down that road and you surrender to your lowest instincts. In the darkest times, hope is something you give yourself. That is the meaning of inner strength. -Iroh, Avatar the Last Airbender