“No, not again. Dad, please, STOP, please,” is all you heard behind Kayla Brighton’s closed front door. She was screaming at her father to stop beating her mother. He always came home drunk, and on something new every night. Tonight was the last night that would happen. This girl was almost 18 years old, paid bills, and had a rough life. Living with an abusive … Continue reading Recurrence
I’m lost. I’m going around in circles inside my mind. I feel lonely. I feel lost. I feel like I’ve stumbled off of a path. My path. The path to enlightenment. In my life I’ve had a lot of ups and downs, mostly downs though. It’s sad. It’s sad that what is going on right now, is guiding my path. The path to failure. I … Continue reading Damaged Goods
Sometimes I feel like a disappointment. I feel like I let down everyone I know, even when I don’t. That’s what the mix of my anxiety and depression does to me. It makes me unstable. I will admit, I have issues. I get angry fast, and it’s out of my control. The anger overwhelms my mind and takes over. It’s makes me say things … Continue reading Self-Destruction
“Oh my God girlfriend, to-NIGHT is the night!” she said to her Charlotte. “What’re you talking about?” she replied “I’m sneaking out to meet him, tonight,”she said with excitement. “Good luck, let me know how it goes,” she told her. “I will,” she replied. Later that night, once the clock hit two AM, she slipped out the back door. When she opened the door, she … Continue reading Where’s My Messiah: Chapter 4
As they pull up, they hear loud music and talking. There were cars everywhere. The two girls go inside, and Ridley comes up to Amanda, “Hey, glad you could make it.” Amanda smirks, “where can I get a drink?” Ridley replies, “in the kitchen, and there is a keg out back” “Thanks, where can I find you after I get my drink?” Amanda asks in … Continue reading Where’s My Messiah: Chapter 3
Amanda hears her alarm clock going off at six in the morning. She groans and pulls herself out of bed. “Ah shit” Amanda groans while she stretches. Amanda walks to her bathroom and starts the shower. Amanda calls her friend Khloe to pick her up for school. “Hey Khloe, are you on your way yet?” Amanda asked politely. “Yeah girl, just running late, I … Continue reading Where’s My Messiah: Chapter 2
“I really don’t want to be here sis.” Blake pulled at his sister’s sleeve. “Do we have to go inside?” Amanda looked down and smiled at her little brother, “Yes. We have to go in. It’ll be ok. I’ll be here with you the whole time.” Blake sniffled in an effort to hold back a tear. “Is she really gone.” The question caught Amanda off … Continue reading Where’s My Messiah: Chapter 1
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