I have finally come to terms with reality. The battle has been grueling and in many instances, I thought I would never raise my head above water again. During some of my darkest hours, I convinced myself that sunlight had never truly existed. It was just a matter of dark and less dark. During those … Continue reading A breath at Last
Author: Scott Elliott
Unexpected Delight
Everyday holds a handful of ordinary candy, some sour and others sweet. Yet hidden deep under all the same old stuff, lies a piece of candy we have never had before, one that our taste buds will go banana's over. On many accounts I have thrown away the whole batch with the assumption that everything … Continue reading Unexpected Delight
Snowflake
Three Jobs and Still No Money
We must be missing something, or maybe it is just me. I got to thinking, during the non existent time that I have, that there must be something I am missing. I have no time and no money. I work three jobs, go to school full time, write on the side, and try to have … Continue reading Three Jobs and Still No Money
It’s time, to make time
There is something very wrong with how things are now days. I will be the first to admit, my life is not nearly perfect. Even when everything seems great. When all is going well in my life, there is something missing. It is a dark hole, hidden away from all thoughts and emotions. It is … Continue reading It’s time, to make time
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Garrett walked to the beginning of the pier and took the steps leading down the the soft sandy beach. He sat at the last step and thought. It was a great deal of information to take in, let alone all the emotions swirling around inside him. It made his stomach turn and ache, he bent … Continue reading 1-4
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Garrett Grave walked briskly across the wooden planks of an old and battered pier. His breath created a small cloud of fog before him as the morning dew clung to the tips of his auburn hair. A man stood hunched over at the end of the pier, his forearms resting on the wooden beam railing which came only to his … Continue reading 1-3
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It was unusual for Garrett to be up during the early hours of the morning, but he was unable to sleep. So he had showered and starting cooking breakfast when he was interrupted by his sister. "Mom!! Get a camera, quick! Garrett is cooking breakfast!" she yelled down the hallway as she slid into the kitchen … Continue reading 1-2
Chapter 1
Dr. Erickson gulped down another mouthful of cold bitter tea as he sat at his desk, hovering over a single page. It contained the news every doctor in his field wished to receive, the type of news which lead to awards, praise and honor for his family. Yet, he had the paper in front of … Continue reading Chapter 1
Late Night
It has been a long week, and it is getting quite late, yet I have a great deal on my mind. I find it very interesting how seemingly insignificant events lead to moments of revelation. For instance, a chance meeting has turned into an hour of intelligent conversation with a man I had never met. … Continue reading Late Night
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