escapingherself : Writing

Conversations with a Monster

Conversations with a Monster

A Story by escapingherself


Jade isn't certain how she managed to wind up in the mythical labyrinth that houses the minotaur, but she does know that this is probably the worst va..
Firefly

Firefly

A Story by escapingherself


He appreciated all of the little things he knew of the strange faery-child his village had adopted sixteen years prior.
Villain

Villain

A Poem by escapingherself


Rough fingers glide downsilken skin, dark fantasiesof a man seeking undeserved rewards.Takingwhat will never be given.
Fictional

Fictional

A Poem by escapingherself


I never realizedYou were fictional,That I made you upLike a second layer of skinOver your skeletonAnd you just let me pretendThat you were mine.Fun..
Soul Searching

Soul Searching

A Poem by escapingherself


I searched for myselfamong stars that glittered out of reach,through winds that dusted sand across my face,in rains that joined the waters of the..
upUpUP

upUpUP

A Poem by escapingherself


Lift glass to lipsand suck in sweet (helium).Don't be afraid, DearAbove the clouds you will riseBubbling euphoria
Understated

Understated

A Poem by escapingherself


beautiful? the shortword forces a laugh to herpink bubblegum lips.what do you know ofbeauty? have you ever toucheda teen magazine?words can't be ..
perhaps it is envy

perhaps it is envy

A Poem by escapingherself


Perhaps it is envy.we are alike, you and I-the sun and the stars,the clouds and the sky,and yet there is a differencein the way that wes h i n e(..
Cycle of Life

Cycle of Life

A Story by escapingherself


Mother had a baby, and swore to love her forever.
The Reaper

The Reaper

A Poem by escapingherself


Only The Rich Can Afford the Boat to Tartarus (an assignment for writer's craft in 2012)